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The Western Star Newspaper
July 2007

Monday, July 2, 2007

The Western Star did not publish on July 2, 2007 and all offices were closed
due to the Canada Day & Memorial Day Holiday. Publication resumed on July 3.

Tuesday, July 3, 2007

DEATHS

HYNES, Annie Regina
Corner Brook, NL
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Annie Regina Hynes announce
her passing on Sunday, July 1st, 2007 at the Western
Memorial Regional Hospital in Corner Brook at the age of 76 years. She leaves
to mourn with fond and loving memories her husband Fintan; son: Kevin Bennett;
daughters: Mary Bennett, Linda Bennett, Barbara Rose and Tina (Mark Patey);
grandchildren: Michael (Sue), Keith (April), Debbie, Audrey Ann (Travis), Colin
and BillyJoe; great grandchildren; Breanna, Andrew, Eric, Megan, Kelly-Ann,
Dominique and Michael Jr.; brothers: Kevin and Joe Bennett. As well as a large
circle of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was predeceased
by her parents Matthew and Mary Bennett. Friends may visit Fillatre’s
Funeral Home, 4 St. Mark’s
Avenue on Tuesday from the hours of 2-4 & 7-9 PM. The Mass of Christian
Burial will be held on Wednesday, July 4th at 10:30 AM from All Hallows Roman
Catholic Church, Humber Road. Interment to follow at Mount Patricia Cemetery.
As expressions of sympathy flowers graciously accepted or donations may be
made to a charity of one’s choice. The family guest book may be signed
or a memorial donation may be made through our website www.fillatre.ca

HUNT, Donald (Don) Frederick
Summerside, NL
January 8th, 1933 - July 2nd, 2007
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Donald Hunt announce his
passing at the Western Memorial Regional Hospital, Palliative Care Unit, on
Monday, July 2, 2007, at the age of 74 years. He leaves to mourn with fond
and loving memories wife Joan; daughters Brenda (Stan Cooper), Jennifer (Troy
White), Paulette (Stephen Christopher); grandchildren, Ashley and Adam; great-granddaughter,
Jaylen; brothers, Jack (Joan), David (Isabel), Fred (Carolyn), and Wayne; sisters,
Betty, Joyce (Alan Wilby), Marion (Lloyd Burton), and Gloria (Moody Wells);
brother-in-law, Doug Hampton; as well as a large circle of family and friends.
Predeceased by parents, Frederick and Marilla Hunt, and brother, Ralph. Friends
may visit St. Paul's Anglican Church on Wednesday, July 4, between the hours
of 2 - 4 p.m. and 7 - 9 p.m. The funeral service will take place on Thursday,
July 5, at 2 p.m. Cremation has already taken place. There will be no grave
site service at this time. Reverend Malcolm Palmer will be officiating. No
flowers by request. As expressions of sympathy, donations may be made to St.
Paul's Anglican Church, Summerside, NL.

BALL, Ethel
Deer Lake, NL
November 14th 1914 - June 30th 2007
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Ethel Ball announce
her passing on Saturday, June 30th, 2007 at the
Western Memorial Regional Hospital, Palliative Care Unit in Corner Brook at
the age of 92. She leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories her children:
Maxine (John) Chaulk, Deer Lake, Sophie (Terry) Ball, Ottawa, ON, Peggy (John)
Caines, Edmonton, AB, Margaret (Pleman) Manuel, Gander, Joy (Walter) Ball,
Hearts Delight, Ellen Ball, Deer Lake, Scott (Carl) Ball, Deer Lake; sister:
Edith Roberts, Deer Lake; brothers: Jim Wight, Toronto, ON, Glesby Wight, Deer
Lake, Alan (Margaret) Wight, Botwood; 32 grandchildren; 35 great grandchildren
and five great great grandchildren, as well as a large circle of nieces, nephews,
other relatives and friends. Predeceased by her husband Scott; children: Valetta
King, Yvonne Ball, Louise Thomas and infant daughter; parents: Alfred and Bertha
Wight; grandsons Trevor Ball and Darren Thomas; sister: Alma and brothers Ned,
Ruben and Harry. Friends visited Fillatre’s Funeral Home, 10 Clinic Drive,
Deer Lake on Monday, from 2-4 and 7-9:00 p.m. The funeral service will be held
today, Tuesday, July 3rd at 2:00 p.m. from the Emmanuel Pentecostal Church,
Deer Lake, Pastor Terry Snow officiating. Interment to follow at the Pentecostal
cemetery, High Street. As expressions of sympathy, flowers are graciously accepted
or donations may be made to the charity of ones choice. The family guest book
may be signed or a memorial donation may be made through our website www.fillatre.ca

STYLES, Faye Styles
Pasadena, NL
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Faye Styles announces
her passing at the Western Memorial Regional Hospital on Saturday June
30th 2007 at the age of 58 years. she leaves to mourn with
fond and loving memories her husband, Barry Styles; daughter: Paula Walbourne
(Trevor); son: David Styles (Jennifer); grandchildren: Alya-Joy and Sara Walbourne,
Robert and Dawson Styles; mother, Charolette Caines; sisters: Fern Zwarts (Marienes),
Gayle Davidson (Alexander), June Mouland; brother; Rennie Caines; and a large
circle of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. She was predeceased by her
father, Gordon Caines; and brother Robert Caines. The family received friends
at Pasadena Pentecostal Church on Sunday, July 1st 2007 from 2-4 & 7-9
p.m. and Monday July 2nd 2007 from 10 a.m. - 12 noon. The funeral
service was held on Monday July 2nd, 2007 at 2 p.m. from Pasadena Pentacostal
Church with Pastor Osmond officiating. Interment was at Mount Patricia Cemetary.
Flowers gratefully accepted or donations may be made to the Pasadena Pentecostal
Church. Funeral arrangements were under the direction of Country Haven Funeral
Home. The Family Guestbook can be signed or donations made by visiting our
website at www.country-haven.ca

MOREY, Irene
Corner Brook, NL
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Irene Morey announces
her passing at Western Memorial Regional Hospital on Sunday, July 1st 2007 at
the age of 77 years. She leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories, her
sister: Audrey Eddy (Clyde) of Shoal Harbour: sisters-in-law: Joan Ellsworth
(Melvin), Winnifred Philpott; special friends Hilda Francis and Rose Matthews;
as well as numerous nieces, nephews and friends. She is predeceased by parents
Thomas and Mary Conway; husband: Nelson Morey in 1996; brother: Albert Conway;
sisters: Shirley Verge and June Burge. Visitation will take place Monday, July
2nd, 2007 from 7-9 p.m. and Tuesday, July 3rd 2007 from
2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at Country Haven Funeral Home, 167 Country Road. The funeral
service will take place on Wednesday, July 4th 2007 at 2 p.m. from the First
United Church on Park Street with Rev. Patricia Melendy officiating. Interment
at Mount Patricia Cemetary. As expressions of sympathy, flowers gratefully
accepted or donations may be made to the Children’s Wish Foundation or
a charity of one’s
choice. The family guestbook can be signed or donations made by visiting our
website at www.country-haven.ca

PINSENT, Jacob Henry
Corner Brook, NL
Oct 24th, 1923 - June 30th, 2007
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Jacob Pinsent announces
his passing in Corner Brook on Saturday, June 30th 2007 at
the age of 83 years. Jacob was born to parents Arthur and Carrie (nee: Janes)
in Safe Harbour, Bonavista Bay. He was predeceased by his wife of 60 years:
Joyce (nee: Baggs); brothers: William and Kenneth, and sisters: Maude and Pearl.
he is survived by sons: Wayne (Rosalind) of Corner Brook, Brian (Susan) of
Moncton and Headly of St.John’s;
grandchildren: Jackie White (Byron) of Corner Brook and Stephen of Blaketown.
Jake was a retired long term employee of Bowaters Newfoundland Ltd. and a long
standing member of the West Gate Masonic Lodge. Visitation will be held at
Country Haven Funeral Home, 167 Country Road on Tuesday July 3rd, 2007 from
7-9 p.m. and Wednesday, July 4th, 2007 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral service
will take place at Country Haven Funeral Home Chapel on Thursday, July 5th 2007 at 2 p.m. with Rev. Pat Melendy officiating. Interment at Mount Patricia
Cemetary. As expressions of sympathy in lieu of flowers, donations may be made
to the charity of one’s choice. The family guestbook can be signed or
donations made by visiting our website at www.country-haven.ca

FISHER, Jason
Corner Brook, NL
October 5th 1989 - June 30th 2007
It is with great sadness that the family of Jason Fisher announces
his sudden passing on Saturday, June 30th 2007 at
the age of 17 years. Beloved son of parents William (Bill) and Mary Fisher
of Corner Brook; Precious brother of sisters Tracy (Antonio) of Ontario, Lori
(Chris) of Saskatchewan; grandparents; Theresa Power of Corner Brook, Elizabeth
Fisher of Ontario; girlfriend: Samantha Christopher of Corner Brook: best friend
forever; Neil Bugden of Corner Brook and a large circle of aunts, uncles, cousins
and very close friends. Visitation will take place at Country Haven Funeral
Home, 167 Country Road on Monday July 2nd 2007 from 7-9 p.m. and
Tuesday July 3rd, 2007 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will be held
at Most Holy Redeemer Parish on Wednesday, July 4th, 2007 at 10:30 a.m. with
Father Gale officiating. Interment at Mount Patricia Cemetary to follow. As
expressions of sympathy, flowers gratefully accepted or donations may be made
to the Janeway. The family guestbook can be signed or donations made by visiting
our website at www.country-haven.ca

McHUGH, JOSEPH FIRMIN “CHARLIE”
Corner Brook, NL
Sept 20th, 1929 - June 29th, 2007
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Firmin McHugh announce
his passing on Friday, June 29th, 2007 at the Western
Memorial Regional Hospital, Corner Brook at the age of 77 years. He leaves
to mourn with fond and loving memories his loving wife Joan (nee Maynard) of
54 years; his children that he adored: Susan (Bill) Priestly, Smithville, Ont.,
Eric (Eileen), Bracebridge, Ont., Don (Diane), Welland, Ont., Mark (Leslie),
Oakville, Ont., Mike (Dianne), Burlington, Ont., Sonja, Cormack, Bill (Gail),
Burlington, Ont., and Gord (Heidi), Oakville, Ont., his treasured grandchildren:
Douglas, Thomas, Krithia, Vanessa, Aindrea, Joel, Rebecca (Matthew) Eusey,
Carrie-Lyn, Robert, Trevor, Patrick, Amanda, Kyle, Ryan, Blair, Carly, Thomas,
David, Mark, Amy, Tyler, Mitchell, Aaron, Nolan and Ethan, sisters and brothers:
Dorothy Boyle, Grand Falls - Windsor, Sister Mary McHugh, St. John, NB, Edward
(Aggie), New Brunswick and Eric (Betty), Grand Falls - Windsor, sister-in-law
Mary E. McHugh, Oakville, Ont., special niece Barbara (Vic) Gill, Grand Fall
- Windsor. As well as a wide circle of precious nieces, nephew, great nieces
and nephews. He was predeceased by his brothers Dermit, Tom and Jack, sister
Bridget, parents Johanna (nee Aylward) and John McHugh, son-in-law Dave Companion,
in-laws: Maria (nee Galliott) and John Maynard, Gerald, Donald, Kathleen and
Madonna. Friends may visit Fillatre’s Funeral Home, 4 St. Mark’s
Avenue on Sunday from the hours of 2-4 & 7-9 PM. The Mass of Christian
Burial will take place on Monday, July 2nd at 2:00 PM from the Cathedral of
the Most Holy Redeemer, Mount Bernard Avenue with Father Ambrose Hynes officiating.
Interment to follow at Mount Patricia Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy
flowers graciously accepted or donations may be made to the Autism Society
of Newfoundland and Labrador in the name of his grandson Mark Companion in
Firmin’s memory. The family
guest book may be signed or a memorial donation may be made through our website
www.fillatre.ca

Wednesday, July 4, 2007

DEATHS

HYNES, Annie Regina
Corner Brook, NL
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Annie Regina Hynes announce
her passing on Sunday, July 1st, 2007 at the Western Memorial
Regional Hospital in Corner Brook at the age of 76 years. She leaves to mourn
with fond and loving memories her husband Fintan; son: Kevin Bennett; daughters:
Mary Bennett, Linda Bennett, Barbara Rose and Tina (Mark Patey); grandchildren:
Michael (Sue), Keith (April), Debbie, Audrey Ann (Travis), Colin and BillyJoe;
great grandchildren; Breanna, Andrew, Eric, Megan, Kelly-Ann, Dominique and
Michael Jr.; brothers: Kevin and Joe Bennett. As well as a large circle of
nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was predeceased by her parents
Matthew and Mary Bennett. Friends may visit Fillatre’s Funeral Home,
4 St. Mark’s
Avenue on Tuesday from the hours of 2-4 & 7-9 PM. The Mass of Christian
Burial will be held on Wednesday, July 4th at 10:30 AM from All Hallows Roman
Catholic Church, Humber Road. Interment to follow at Mount Patricia Cemetery.
As expressions of sympathy flowers graciously accepted or donations may be
made to a charity of one’s choice. The family guest book may be signed
or a memorial donation may be made through our website www.fillatre.ca

HUNT, Donald (Don) Frederick
Summerside, NL
January 8th, 1933 - July 2nd, 2007
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Donald Hunt announce his
passing at the Western Memorial Regional Hospital, Palliative Care Unit, on
Monday, July 2, 2007, at the age of 74 years. He leaves to mourn with fond
and loving memories wife Joan; daughters Brenda (Stan Cooper), Jennifer (Troy
White), Paulette (Stephen Christopher); grandchildren, Ashley (Jimmy) and Adam
(Jillian); great-granddaughter, Jaylen; brothers, Jack (Joan), David (Isabel),
Fred (Carolyn), and Wayne; sisters, Betty, Joyce (Alan Wilby), Marion (Lloyd
Burton), and Gloria (Moody Wells); brother-in-law, Doug Hampton; as well as
a large circle of family and friends. Predeceased by parents, Frederick and
Marilla Hunt, and brother, Ralph. Friends may visit St. Paul's Anglican Church
on Wednesday, July 4, between the hours of 2 - 4 p.m. and 7 - 9 p.m. The funeral
service will take place on Thursday, July 5, at 2 p.m. Cremation has already
taken place. There will be no grave site service at this time. Reverend Malcolm
Palmer will be officiating. No flowers by request. As expressions of sympathy,
donations may be made to St. Paul's Anglican Church, Summerside, NL.

FISHER, Jason
Corner Brook, NL
October 5th 1989 - June 30th 2007
It is with great sadness that the family of Jason Fisher announces
his sudden passing on Saturday, June 30th, 2007 at
the age of 17 years. Beloved son of parents: William (Bill) and Mary Fisher
of Corner Brook; Precious brother of sisters: Tracy (Antonio) of Ontario, Lori
(Chris) of Saskatchewan; grandparents: Theresa Power of Corner Brook, Elizabeth
Fisher of Ontario; girlfriend Samantha Christopher of Corner Brook; best friend
forever Neil Bugden of Corner Brook and a large circle of aunts, uncles, cousins
and very close friends. He was predeceased by both grandfathers, Walter Fisher
Sr. and Patrick Power Sr. Visitation took place at Country Haven Funeral Home,
167 Country Road on Monday July 2nd 2007 from 7-9 p.m. and Tuesday
July 3rd, 2007 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will be
held at Most Holy Redeemer Parish on Wednesday, July 4th, 2007 at 10:30 a.m.
with Father Gale officiating. Interment at Mount Patricia Cemetery to follow.
Flowers gratefully accepted or donations may be made to the Janeway. The family
guest book can be signed or donations made by visiting our website at www.country-haven.ca

COOMBS, Kathleen (Magdalen)
Corner Brook, NL
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Kathleen (Magdalen)
Coombs announces her passing at the Western Memorial Regional Hospital
Palliative Care Unit, on Tuesday, July 3rd, 2007 at
the age of 82 years. She leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories, her
husband of 64 years, Edward James; sons: Darrell (Joan) of P.E.I., Randy (Catherine)
of Corner Brook, Dwight (Kim) of Corner Brook, Damian (Lynn) of Corner Brook,
Desmond (Sondra) of Grand Falls, Darren of Corner Brook, Darrell (Elizabeth)
of Brampton, Ontario and John (Sylvia) of Corner Brook; daughters: Mary Henrietta
Green of Florida and Eileen of Corner Brook; sisters: Rose Lipko of Connecticut,
USA and Dolores Holder of Mobile, Alabama, USA and a large circle of grandchildren,
great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. She was predeceased
by her parents, Vincent and Katherine Nugent; step mother Eileen Nugent; children,
Bruce and Roberta; sister Patricia Furey and brothers, Desmond and Vincent.
Visitation will take place at Country Haven Funeral Home, 167 Country Road
on Thursday, July 5th, 2007 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral service
will be held at Most Holy Redeemer Parish on Friday, July 6th, 2007 at 10:30
a.m. with Monsignor Edwin Gale officiating. Interment at Mount Patricia Cemetery
to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Most Holy Redeemer
Parish or the Palliative Care Unit of the Western Memorial Regional Hospital.
The family guest book can be signed or donations made by visiting our website
at www.country-haven.ca

Thursday, July 5, 2007

DEATHS

PENNEY, John James
Corner Brook, NL
WW11 Veteran
166 Newfoundland Regiment (Royal Artillery)
It is with great sadness that the family of the late John Penney announce
his passing on Wednesday, July 4th, 2007 at Western Memorial
Regional Hospital, Palliative Care Unit at the age of 83 years. Leaving to
mourn with fond and loving memories are his children, seven sons: Michael
(Bridget), Jim (Mary), Gerard (Elizabeth Collins), Bill (Joanne), Brian (Heather),
Ron (Susan) and Phillip; two daughters: Margaret Targett and Marion Clark;
grandchildren: John, Bryn, Julie, Lisa, Claire, James, Sean, Arlene, Tamara,
Sonya, Patrick, Ruby, Robert, Richard, Sara, Sherry-Lynn, Gerard, Jennifer,
Ronald, Gabriel and David; 34 great grandchildren; sister-in-law: Pearl Penney,
as well as a circle of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Predeceased
by his wife Ruby (Burrows) Penney; son: John Penney; sons-in-law: Patrick
Clark and Bob Targett; brother: Patrick Penney; sisters: Elizabeth Hynes
and Marion Penney; brother-in-law: Melvin Hynes. Friends may visit Fillatre's
Funeral Home, 4 St. Marks Avenue on Friday from 2-4 and 7-9:00 p.m. The Mass
of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, July 7th at 10:30 A.M. from
the Cathedral of the Most Holy Redeemer, Mt. Bernard Avenue. Fr. Ambrose
Hynes officiating. Interment to follow at Mt. Patricia Cemetery. As expressions
of sympathy, flowers graciously accepted or donations may be made to the
Palliative Care Unit of Western Memorial Regional Hospital. The family guest
book may be signed or a memorial donation may be made through our website
www.fillatre.ca

HEWLETT, Allan Eugene
(July 24, 1961 - July 3, 2007)
Hewlett Allan Eugene Jr. 26 High Street, Deer Lake, N.L.
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Allan Eugene Hewlett
Jr.
announce his sudden his sudden passing at the W.M.R.Hospital in Corner Brook
in his 45 year. Allan leaves to mourn his 2 sisters: Masie Butt of Fort McMurray,
Alberta and Linda (Glen Pelley) of Deer Lake, his neice Ashley Pelley of Deer
Lake, nephew Derek (Margaret Butt), his great nephew and great neice Braymond
and Brooklyn Butt all of Fort McMurray, Alberta, his friend Cliff Curtis of
Deer Lake. He also leaves to mourn a number of Aunts, Uncles, and other relatives
and friends. Allan was predeceased by his parents Allan Hewlett and Mima nee
Barrett, his Uncles: George Barrett, Eugene Barrett, and Leonard Hewlett, his
Aunt Slyvia Barrett. The family visitation was held on Wednesday July 4th 2007
from the hours of 7- 9 pm and today Thursday July 5th 2007 from the hours of
10 - 12 at Parsons Funeral Home 63 North Main Street, Deer Lake. The funeral
service will take place today Thursday July 5th 2007 at 2:pm at the Salvation
Army Church in Deer Lake, with Majors: Terry and Bonnie Hopkins officating
with the interment to follow at the family plot of the church cemetery at High
Street, Deer Lake.The funeral arrangements are under the direction of Parsons
Funeral Home 63 North Main Street, Deer Lake. To sign the guest book or send
a message of condolances please visit our web site at www.parsonsfuneralhome.com
“ Forever in our Hearts”

Friday, July 6, 2007

MEMORIAL SERVICE

FRADSHAM, Mary Catherine
A memorial service for the late Mary Fradsham will be held
on Saturday,
July 7th, 2007 from Country Haven Funeral Home Chapel at 2 p.m. with
Major Stuckless officiating. Interment to take place at a later date in St.
Michael’s
Bay, Labrador. Reception to follow at The Salvation Army Temple on O’Connell
Dr.

Saturday, July 7, 2007

DEATHS

O’CONNELL, Ona Pearl
1911-2007
Passed peacefully away on July 5, 2007, Ona Pearl O’Connell,
age 96. Beloved wife of the late Patrick Joseph O’Connell. Leaving to
mourn, grandson: Ron O’Connell (Paula), great grandchildren: Christopher & Heather
O’Connell, daughter-in-law Ruth Green, brother-in-law: Kevin O’Connell
(Peggy), sister-in-law Ann Basha as well as many nieces, nephews and special
friends. Predeceased by son Donald O’Connell, sisters: Edith McCallum,
Elizabeth Butt & Gertrude Ruth. The funeral service will be held Sunday,
July 8th at 2:00 p.m. from St. Mary’s Anglican Church, Curling
Street followed by the interment at Mt. Patricia Cemetery. Friends may visit
Fillatre’s
Funeral Home 218 Curling Street Saturday between 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. As expressions
of sympathy, in lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer
Society or the charity of ones choice. The family guest book may be signed
by visiting our website www.fillatre.ca

BRAKE, Edward Lockyer
May 28, 1937 - June 28, 2007
It is with deep sadness that the family announces the passing of Edward
Lockyer Brake at the age of 70. Formerly of Trout River, Newfoundland. Predeceased
by his son Jim on June 13, 1997, mother and father Irene and Clyde Brake of
Trout River, sister Romaine Crocker of Trout River. Survived by his loving
wife Brada of 45 yrs. Loving father of Millicent (Jim), sons Wayne, Aubrey
(Jackie). Loving grandfather of nine grandchildren; also survived by two brothers:
Kevin (Ona), Lionel (Eileen) and numerous relatives and friends in Newfoundland.
Please make donations in lieu of flowers to the Canadian Cancer Society and
Canadian Diabetes Association. Memorial Service took place on Tuesday, July
3, in Victoria, BC.

DELANEY, Monte Joseph
Stephenville Crossing, NL
October 14, 1960 - July 5, 2007
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Monte Joseph Delaney announce
his passing on Thursday, July 5, 2007 at the age of 46 years.
Lovingly remembered by his wife: Janet (nee Alexander); children: Ryan, Hayley
and Drew; sisters: Kim and Jill (Grant); all of Stephenville Crossing and brother:
Ian of Fort McMurray, AB; also remembered by his mother and father-in-law:
Mildred and Charlie; sister-in-law: Bride (Leo); brothers-in-law: Dominic (Val),
Perry (Melanie), Randy (Pat), Clarence (Blanche) and Junior (Heather), as well
as a large circle of other relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his
parents: Timothy and Rona Delaney. The family will be receiving friends at
Fillatre’s
Funeral Home, West Street, Stephenville Crossing on Sunday from 2-4 p.m. and
7-9 p.m. The funeral service will take place on Monday, July 9, 2007 at 10:00
a.m. from Assumption Parish, Stephenville Crossing with Father Adian Devine
officiating. Interment will follow at the Roman Catholic Cemetery, Brook Street,
Stephenville Crossing. As expressions of sympathy, flowers graciously accepted
or donations may be made to a charity of ones choice. The family guest book
may be signed by visiting our website www.fillatre.ca Funeral arrangements
have been entrusted to Fillatre’s Funeral Home, Stephenville Crossing.
The family guest book may be signed by visiting our website www.fillatre.ca
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Fillatre’s Funeral Home,
Stephenville Crossing.

MARTIN, Lizzie Margaret
Corner Brook, NL
August 26th, 1929 - July 6th, 2007It is with great sadness that the family of the late Lizzie
Martin announce
her passing on Friday, July 6th, 2007 at the Western Memorial
Regional Hospital in Corner Brook at the age of 77 years. She leaves to mourn
with fond and loving memories her sons: Edgar (Pansy) Martin, Bonne Bay Pond
and E. Harvey (Ruth) Martin, Pasadena, grandchildren: Angela, Travis, Melissa,
Michelle and Evan, great-grandchildren: Alex, Erin and Victoria, sisters: Mary
White, Stephenville and Olive (Gord) Stagg, Corner Brook, brother Ken (Joyce)
Wiseman, Corner Brook. As well as a large circle of nieces, nephews, other
relatives and friends. She was predeceased by her husband Ross Hedley Martin,
1987, parents Charles and Amy Wiseman, brothers Edward, Harold, Max and Gord.
Friends may visit Fillatre’s
Funeral Home, 4 St. Mark’s Avenue on Saturday from the hours of 2-4 & 7-9
PM. The funeral service will be held on Sunday, July 8th at 2:00 PM from the
First United Church, Park Street with Rev. Patricia Melindy officiating. Interment
to follow at Mount Patricia Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy flowers graciously
accepted or donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, the 5th and 6th Floor Enhancement Committee or to a charity of one’s choice.
The family guest book may be signed or a memorial donation may be made through
our website www.fillatre.ca

RALPH, John Morgan
ST. DAVID’S, NL
OCTOBER 19, 1920 - JULY 5, 2007
It is with great sadness that the family of the late John Morgan Ralph announce
his passing at the Sir Thomas Roddick Hospital in Stephenville on Thursday,
July 5, 2007 at the age of 86 years. He leaves to mourn with fond
and loving memories his son: Roland (Marcella) Ralph, Truro, Nova Scotia and
his grandson: Mark (Kerry) Ralph, Beacon Falls, Connecticut, as well as other
relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his wife: Gertie Ralph (nee Kettle);
parents: Stephen and Mary Ralph; and sister Julia Lawlor. Friends may visit
St. Michael’s
and All Angels Anglican Church in St. David’s on Saturday from 7-9 p.m.
from where the funeral service will take place on Sunday, July 8, 2007 at 1:30
p.m. with Rev. Lorne Gosse officiating. Interment will follow at St. Michael’s
and All Angels Anglican Cemetery in St. David’s. In lieu of flowers donations
may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or to St. Michael’s and All
Angels Cemetery Fund. The family guest book may be signed by visiting our website
www.fillatre.ca Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Fillatre’s
Funeral Home, Stephenville Crossing.

BIRTHS

OKE
Bryan, Sandra and big brother Connor are thrilled to announce the long awaited,
healthy arrival of Spencer Bryan, born May 13th,
2007 at WMRH, Corner Brook.
Proud grandparents are Edward and Gladys Oke of Massey Drive and Clifton
and Dorothy Hawco of Kelligrews; great-grandparents are Edward and Beatrice
Oke of Massey Drive.

LAPP
Geraldine Wheaton of Corner Brook and Jerry Ezekiel of Pasadena are pleased
to announce the birth of their grandson, Gavin Ezekiel Lapp on March
26, 2007 in Markham, ON, weighing 6 lb. Parents are Claudette Ezekiel and Dennis
Lapp of Markham, ON. Other proud grandparents are Rick & Debbie Lapp
of Markham, ON.

Monday, July 9, 2007

DEATHS

MARCH, Cyril Maxwell
Corner Brook, NL
March 15th, 1915 - July 8th, 2007
Passed peacefully away on Sunday, July 8th, 2007 at the Interfaith
Home for Seniors, Corner Brook at the age of 92 years. Cyril was born in Green’s
Harbour on March 15th, 1915. He was predeceased by his wife Elsie and infant
daughter. Thankful for his life, love and precious memories are his 8 children:
Joan Rowe, Green’s Harbour, Max (Clara) Rochester, Alb., Frank (Rose),
Pasadena, Jerry (Sybil), Burlington, Ont., Linda (Lloyd) Piercey, Corner Brook,
Lorraine (John) Conway, Warkworth, Ont., Ruth (John) Murphy, Calgary, Alb.
and Marilyn Whalen, Edmonton, Alb., and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren,
brother Walter March, Corner Brook, sister-in-law Gladys Smith, St. John’s.
As well as a large circle of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Cyril was a life long member of the Lion’s Club. Friends may visit Fillatre’s
Funeral Home, 4 St. Mark’s Avenue on Monday and Tuesday from the hours
of 2-4 & 7-9 PM. A celebration of Cyril’s life will be held on Wednesday,
July 11th at 2:00 PM from the First United Church, Park Street with Rev. Patricia
Melindy officiating, followed by the interment at the United Cemetery, Townsite.
As expressions of sympathy donations may be made to a charity of one’s
choice. The family guest book may be signed or a memorial donation may be made
through our website, www.fillatre.ca

PRETTY, Barry Robert
Corner Brook, NL
November 30th, 1957 - July 8th, 2007
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Barry Pretty announces
his passing at Western Memorial Regional Hospital on Sunday, July 8th,
2007 at the age of 49 years. He leaves to mourn with fond and loving
memories, dear friends: Art, Rose and Brad Matthews and their family with whom
he resided; brothers Ken, Nick (Carol) of St.John’s and larry of Surrey,
British Columbia; sisters: Coleen, Dorothea (Dave Walsh), Shelly (Wince House),
Kim and Holly (Jordan Patey) or River of Ponds; dog: Draper; as well as nieces,
nephews and friends. He is predeceased by his mother Josephine (2001) and nephew,
Jonathan (2006), Cremation has already taken place. Visitation will take place
Tuesday, July 10th 2007 from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. at the Country Haven Funeral
Home, 167 Country Road. The funeral service will take place at Country Haven
Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Fred Stacey officiating. Interment at a later
date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Shriners or a charity
of one’s choice. The family guestbook can be signed or donations made
by visiting our website at www.country-haven.ca

SMITH, Jim
West Bay, NL
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Jim Smith announce his
passing at the Sir Thomas Roddick Hospital, Stephenville on Saturday
July 7, 2007 at the age of 59 years. He will be sadly missed by his loving wife, Joan,
one daughter, Moya (Jeff) Duffy of Kippens, two grandchildren: Avari and Kaenan,
parents Michael and Florence Smith of Lourdes, father-in-law, Ronald LeCoure
of Corner Brook, four brothers: John (Mena) Smith of Lourdes, Alf (Sylvia)
Smith of West Bay, Robert (Margaret) Smith of Stephenville, Tom (Brenda) Smith
of Nova Scotia; three sisters: Betty LeDain of Nova Scotia, Celie (Philip)
Rogers of Nova Scotia, Becky (Junior) LeCoure of Lourdes, two brothers-in-law,
Ivan (Therese) LeCoure of Labrador City, Aubrey (Angela) LeCoure of Ontario
and a large circle of relatives and friends. He was pre-deceased by his son,
Dion Smith, granddaughter, Kayah Duffy, mother-in-law, Regina LeCoure. Friends
may call at Our lady of Lourdes Parish, Lourdes on Monday from 2-4 and 7-9
p.m. Funeral service will take place on Tuesday July 10th at 10:30 a.m. at
Our Lady of Lourdes Parish, Loudres with interment in the Roman Catholic Cemetary
in West Bay. As expressions of sympathy, flowers are garciously accepted or
donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or to the Canadian Diabetes Association
would be greatly appreciated. Funeral arrangements are under the supervision
of Russell’s Funeral Home, Stephenville.

O'CONNELL, Ona Pearl
Corner Brook
Passed peacefully away on July 5, 2007, Ona Pearl O’Connell, age 96.
Beloved wife of the late Patrick Joseph O’Connell. Leaving to mourn,
grandson: Ron O’Connell (Paula), great grandchildren: Christopher & Heather
O’Connell, daughter-in-law Ruth Green, brother-in-law: Kevin O’Connell(Peggy),
sister-in-law Ann Basha as well as many nieces, nephews and special friends.
Predeceased by son Donald O’Connell, sisters: Edith McCallum, Elizabeth
Butt & Gertrude Ruth. The funeral service was held Sunday, July 8th at
2:00 p.m. from St. Mary’s Anglican Church, Curling Street followed by
the interment at Mt. Patricia Cemetery. Visitation was held at Fillatre’s
Funeral Home, 218 Curling Street Saturday between 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. As expressions
of sympathy, in lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer
Society or the charity of ones choice. The family guest book may be signed
by visiting our website www.fillatre.ca

Tuesday, July 10, 2007

DEATHS

DAVIS, Patsy Gallant
June 13th, 1967 - July 8th, 2007
The family of the late Patsy Davis would like to announce her passing in her
40th year on the 8th day of July, 2007, after a courageous battle with cancer.
Patsy leaves to mourn her husband Paul; daughters: Robyn and Paula; her father
Simon; two brothers: Bernard (Norma), Gillams, Michael (Denise), Benoit’s
Cove; three sisters: Josephine (Bruce), Liverpool, NS, Jacqueline (Todd), Kitchener,
ON and Judy of Benoit’s Cove; one grandson Marcus and one special child
Andrew Vande-Velde. She also leaves to mourn a large number of nieces, nephews,
family and friends. She was predeceased by her mother Dulcie on May 25th, 2007.
Funeral Services to be held on Wednesday, July 11th, Star of the Sea Church,
Benoit’s Cove at 10:30 a.m. Donations may be given to the Canadian Cancer
Society. Flowers and/or sympathy cards may be brought to the church. A memory
book will be available for signing at the church at 10 a.m.

MARCH, Cyril Maxwell
Corner Brook, NL
March 15th, 1915 - July 8th, 2007
Passed peacefully away on Sunday, July 8th, 2007 at the Interfaith Home for
Seniors, Corner Brook at the age of 92 years. Cyril was born in Green’s
Harbour on March 15th, 1915. He was predeceased by his wife Elsie and infant
daughter. Thankful for his life, love and precious memories are his 8 children:
Joan Rowe, Green’s Harbour, Max (Clara) Rochester, Alb., Frank (Rose),
Pasadena, Jerry (Sybil), Burlington, Ont., Linda (Lloyd) Piercey, Corner Brook,
Lorraine (John) Conway, Warkworth, Ont., Ruth (John) Murphy, Calgary, Alb.
and Marilyn Whalen, Edmonton, Alb., and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren,
brother Walter March, Corner Brook, sister-in-law Gladys Smith, St. John’s.
As well as a large circle of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Cyril was a life long member of the Lion’s Club. Friends may visit Fillatre’s
Funeral Home, 4 St. Mark’s Avenue on Monday and Tuesday from the hours
of 2-4 & 7-9 PM. A celebration of Cyril’s life will be held on Wednesday,
July 11th at 2:00 PM from the First United Church, Park Street with Rev. Patricia
Melindy officiating, followed by the interment at the United Cemetery, Townsite.
As expressions of sympathy donations may be made to a charity of one’s
choice. The family guest book may be signed or a memorial donation may be made
through our website, www.fillatre.ca

Wednesday, July 11, 2007

DEATH

YOUNG, Rita May
Piccadilly
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Rita May Young announce
her passing at her residence on Tuesday, July 10, 2007 at 1:15 a.m. at the
age of 72 years. She will be sadly missed by her loving husband, Adrian; six
sons: Ronald (Marie) Campbell, Ricky Campbell, Edward Campbell, all of Stephenville,
Paul Campbell of Botwood, Raymond Campbell of St. John’s, Leroy Campbell
of Marystown; five daughters: Mary Jane Collins (Gary Meaney) of Stephenville,
Moura Chaisson (Robert Young) of Burlington, Ontario, Geraldine Campbell of
Stephenville, Evelyn Butler of Burlington, Ontario, Lisa Campbell of Corner
Brook; five brothers: Ronald Jesso of Ship Cove, Pius (Lorna) Jesso of Stephenville
Crossing, Clifton (Yvonne) Jesso of Stephenville, Calvin Jesso of Alberta,
Earl Jesso of Piccadilly; five sisters: Rona (Cecil) Campbell of Ship Cove,
Jeannie (Murdock) Jesso of Ship Cove, Elizabeth (Alton) Snow of Stephenville,
Valerie (Ronald) Felix of Stephenville, Gloria Jesso of Piccadilly; 26 grandchildren;
11 great-grandchildren and a large circle of relatives and friends. Friends
may call at Our Lady of Fatima Parish, Piccadilly on Wednesday from 2-4 and
7-9 p.m. and Thursday from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. and 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service
will take place on Friday, July 13th at 10:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Fatima Parish,
Piccadilly with interment in the Roman Catholic Cemetery in Piccadilly. Funeral
arrangements are under the supervision of Russell’s Funeral Home, Stephenville.

Thursday, July 12, 2007

DEATHS

ABBOTT, Mary Ellen “Helen” (nee Fitzgerald)
1916 - 2007
Mary Ellen “Helen” Abbott (nee Fitzgerald) 1916 – 2007,
passed away peacefully in her 92nd year at the Veteran’s Memorial Building,
Halifax on July 10, 2007. Predeceased by her husband, Albert Joseph Abbott
of Port-au-Port, Newfoundland (1985). Born in Halifax, daughter of Michael
Daniel and Jerome Agnes Fitzgerald (nee Woodill); cherished sister of Jean
Frances Spencer (George) of Chester, Nova Scotia. Helen was a graduate of the
Sacred Heart School, Halifax and the Royal Victoria School of Nursing, Montreal.
She enlisted in the Canadian Army and saw World War Two service overseas as
a Nursing Sister. With her military husband, there were numerous postings in
Canada and overseas which fostered many lifelong colleagues and friends. On
retirement, they returned to Port-au-Port, Newfoundland to help run the family
business. Helen returned to Halifax in 1990. Helen expressed herself with her
artistic talents, which included painting, knitting, and needle point. Helen
was a Lady in the truest sense. Her quiet strength and support through adversity
was an inspiration to friends and family, including her many loving nieces/grandnieces
and nephews/ grandnephews. Helen’s family thanks the professional staff
who worked on Floor V4E over the years, for their dedication and compassion,
and the staff of the Veteran’s Memorial Building, Halifax, who very much
made the Veteran’s Memorial Building Helen’s home. A memorial service
to celebrate Helen’s life will be held 2 p.m. Friday, July 13, 2007 at
the Veteran’s Memorial Building Chapel, Halifax followed by a reception.
Father Michael Walsh to officiate. Interment to take place at a later date
in Port-au-Port Newfoundland. In memory of Helen, donations may be made either
to the Salvation Army, 2044 Gottingen Street, Halifax, NS B3K 3A9 (902) 422-2363
or to the QEII Foundation, 1278 Tower Road, Centennial Building, Rm 1-040 Halifax,
NS B3H 2Y9 (902) 473-7932 or Toll Free: 1-888-428-0220. Cremation has taken
place and arrangements are entrusted to J.A. Snow Funeral Home, 2666 Windsor
Street, Halifax (902) 455-0531. E-mail condolences to condolences.snow@ ns.aliantzinc.ca

NOSEWORTHY, Melvin “Roy”
Corner Brook, NL
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Roy Noseworthy announces
his passing at Western Memorial Regional Hospital on Wednesday, July
11, 2007 at the age of 75 years. He leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories, his
wife, Gertrude; son, Reginald; sister, Marilyn Clarke (Robert); cousins: Peggy
Jacobs, Bessie Reid, Robert Shears (Sadie), Elizabeth Crocker (Freeman), Vera
Froude (Mel), Jerry Dawe, Ed Dawe, and Butch Dawe; sisters-in-law: Elsie Hewitt
(Clyde) and Evangeline Pollett; brother-in-law, Clyde Reid; nieces: Carol Griffin
(Arthur), Margaret Hewitt, Rennie Pollett, Glynis McGibbon (Alan) and Lisa
Pollett (Robert); very special niece, Gwen Pollett; special friend, Joyce Sutton;
aunts: Millie Goosney and Eva Gillingham; and a large circle of other relatives
and friends. Cremation has taken place. Visitation will be held at Country
Haven Funeral Home, 167 Country Road on Friday, July 13, 2007 from 7-9 p.m.
from where the funeral service will take place on Saturday, July 14, 2007 at
2:00 p.m. with Major Stuckless officiating. Flowers gratefully accepted or
donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation. The family guest
book can be signed or donations made by visiting our website at www.country-haven.ca

Friday, July 13, 2007

DEATHS

JENKINS, Audrey
Kippens
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Audrey Jenkins announce
her passing at the Health Science Complex, St. John’s on Wednesday,
July 11, 2007 at 5:45 a.m. at the age of 60 years. She will be sadly
missed by her loving husband, Allister and three daughters: Donna (Jerrett)
of Stephenville, Debbie (Andrew) of Stephenville, Denise (Clyde) of Kippens
and three grandsons: Shea, Brady, Chaz and a large circle of relatives and
friends. She was predeceased by her parents, Arthur and Gladys Chaulk. Friends
may call at Russell’s
Funeral Home, 57 Prince Rupert Drive, Stephenville on Friday from 2-4 and 7-9
p.m. Funeral Service will take place on Saturday, July 14th at 2:00 p.m. at
the Zion Pentecostal Church, Carolina Avenue, Stephenville with interment in
the Hillside Interfaith Cemetery, Hansen Highway, Stephenville. As expressions
of sympathy, in lieu of flowers, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would
be greatly appreciated.

KENNEDY, Frances M.
Mountainview House
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Frances Kennedy announces
her passing at the Palliative Care Unit, Western Memorial Regional Hospital
on Thursday, July 12, 2007 at the age of 88 years. She was predeceased by her
husband, George on February 11, 2007. She leaves to mourn with fond and loving
memories, grandchildren: Marcella (Bernard) and Deon (Susan) of Irishtown and
Dermon (Penny) of Massey Drive; son-in-law, David Piercey of Irishtown; great-grandchildren:
Jessica, Jacinda, Travis, Andrew and Nicole; sisters: Carrie Luedee of Codroy
Valley, Liz Organ of St. Alban’s and Rosaline House of St. Alban’s;
brother-in-law, Joe Quilty; and a large number of other relatives and friends.
She was predeceased by daughters: Marcella (1947) and Georgina (1994); parents:
Bridget & Robert House; and sisters: Nora Quilty, Florence Hunt, Alice
Crant, Mary Crant and Sam House. Cremation has taken place. The funeral service
will take place at All Hallow’s Parish on Saturday, July 14, 2007 at
10:30 a.m. with Father Hynes officiating. Interment at Mount Patricia Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Brendan’s Church, Irishtown
or All Hallow’s Parish. The family guest book can be signed or donations
made by visiting our website at www.country-haven.ca

ABBOTT, Mary Ellen “Helen” (nee Fitzgerald)
1916 - 2007
Mary Ellen “Helen” Abbott (nee Fitzgerald) 1916 – 2007, passed
away peacefully in her 92nd year at the Veteran’s Memorial Building,
Halifax on July 10, 2007. Predeceased by her husband, Albert Joseph Abbott
of Port-au-Port, Newfoundland (1985). Born in Halifax, daughter of Michael
Daniel and Jerome Agnes Fitzgerald (nee Woodill); cherished sister of Jean
Frances Spencer (George) of Chester, Nova Scotia. Treasured sister-in-law of
Maureen Moore, Knoxville, Tennessee, and Marjorie O’Neil, Stephenville,
NL. Helen was a graduate of the Sacred Heart School, Halifax and the Royal
Victoria School of Nursing, Montreal. She enlisted in the Canadian Army and
saw World War Two service overseas as a Nursing Sister. With her military husband,
there were numerous postings in Canada and overseas which fostered many lifelong
colleagues and friends. On retirement, they returned to Port-au-Port, Newfoundland
to help run the family business. Helen returned to Halifax in 1990. Helen expressed
herself with her artistic talents, which included painting, knitting, and needle
point. Helen was a Lady in the truest sense. Her quiet strength and support
through adversity was an inspiration to friends and family, including her many
loving nieces/grandnieces and nephews/grandnephews. Helen’s family thanks
the professional staff who worked on Floor V4E over the years, for their dedication
and compassion, and the staff of the Veteran’s Memorial Building, Halifax,
who very much made the Veteran’s Memorial Building Helen’s home.
A memorial service to celebrate Helen’s life will be held 2 p.m. Friday,
July 13, 2007 at the Veteran’s Memorial Building Chapel, Halifax followed
by a reception. Father Michael Walsh to officiate. Interment to take place
at a later date in Port-au-Port Newfoundland. In memory of Helen, donations
may be made either to the Salvation Army, 2044 Gottingen Street, Halifax, NS
B3K 3A9 (902) 422-2363 or to the QEII Foundation, 1278 Tower Road, Centennial
Building, Rm 1-040 Halifax, NS B3H 2Y9 (902) 473-7932 or Toll Free: 1-888-428-0220.
Cremation has taken place and arrangements are entrusted to J.A. Snow Funeral
Home, 2666 Windsor Street, Halifax (902) 455-0531. E-mail condolences to condolences.snow@ns.aliantzinc.ca

Saturday, July 14, 2007

DEATH

WARD, Martha Ann (nee McCarthy)
June 6, 1955 - July 11, 2007
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Martha Ward announces
her sudden passing on Wednesday, July 11, 2007, at her home in Winnipeg, Manitoba
at the age of 52 years. Martha was a caring wife, loving mother, cherished
daughter, devoted sister and faithful friend, who will be painfully missed
by all those who continue to love her. Leaving to mourn, her husband of 26
years, Roy, and their son, Austin; her father, Jerome McCarthy of Benoit’s
Cove; four brothers: Wayne (Victoria), Robbie (Christine) and Patrick all of
Brampton, Ontario, and Harold of Vancouver, BC; one sister, Fay (Glenn) of
Benoit’s Cove; two special nephews, Stephen and Robert of Brampton, Ontario;
long time friend, Lucy Sheehan of Benoit’s Cove; grandfather, Robert
Joyce of Lark Harbour; and a large circle of aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
She was predeceased by her mother, Sadie (2004) and brother, Stephen (1954).
Friends may visit Country Haven Funeral Home, 167 Country Road on Tuesday,
July 17, 2007 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral Mass will be held on Wednesday,
July 18, 2007 at 10:30 a.m. from Our Lady Star of the Sea Roman Catholic Church,
Benoit’s Cove with Father Bernard Buckle officiating. As expressions
of sympathy, flowers graciously accepted. The family guest book can be signed
by visiting our website at www.country-haven.ca

WEDDING

MAHONEY / BOYD
Congratulations to Jeannette Mahoney of Stephenville and Richard
Boyd of Kippens
on their marriage on June 30th at Dhoon Lodge, Black Duck Siding, NL. Unconditional Love and Best Wishes Always. Mom

ENGAGEMENT

GALLANT / BULLEY
Sheila and Dan Gallant, formerly of Stephenville, Newfoundland, now Ottawa,
Ontario are happy to announce the engagement of their daughter Danielle
to Derick Bulley, son of Cathie Bulley of Blenheim, Ontario and Ronald James
Bulley of Merlin, Ontario. Danielle and Derick live in Ottawa, where Danielle
is a Program Officer with the federal government and Derick is a french immersion
teacher with the Ottawa-Carleton District school board. A September 2007
wedding is planned.

Monday, July 16, 2007

DEATHS

CORMIER, Madeline Grace
Bay St. George
Long Term Care Center
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Madeline Grace
Cormier announce her passing at the Bay St. George Long Term Care
Center on Friday
July 13th 2007 at the age of 75 years. She will be sadly
missed by her four daughters: Linda (Harry) Kane in Noel’s Pond, Irene
(Reg) King, Sandra (Roddie) Jesso, Barbara (Adrian) Cormier all of Stephenville,
four sons: Vernon Cormier, Tony (Betty) Cormier, Kevin Cormier (Diane), Barry
Cormier all in Noel’s Pond, one sister Marilyn (Mike) Ryall in Brampton,
ON. Also leaving to mourn are 18 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren and
a large circle of relatives and friends. She was predeceased by her husband
Colin J. Cormier and her parents Thomas and Eva Carberry. Friends may call
at Russell’s
Funeral Home, 57 Prince Rupert Street in Stephenville on Monday July 16th from
2-4 & 7-9 p.m. Funeral services will take place on Tuesday July 17th at
10:00 p.m. from St. Stephen’s Parish on West Street, cremation will follow
with interment later in the week. As expressions of sympathy, flowers are graefully
accepted or donations to a charity of one’s choice would be appreciated.

WARD, Martha Ann (nee McCarthy)
June 6, 1955 - July 11, 2007
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Martha Ward announces
her sudden passing on Wednesday, July 11, 2007, at her home in Winnipeg, Manitoba
at the age of 52 years. Martha was a caring wife, loving mother, cherished
daughter, devoted sister and faithful friend, who will be painfully missed
by all those who continue to love her. Leaving to mourn, her husband of 26
years, Roy, and their son, Austin; her father, Jerome McCarthy of Benoit’s
Cove; four brothers: Wayde (Victoria), Robbie (Christine) and Patrick all of
Brampton, Ontario, and Harold of Vancouver, BC; one sister, Fay (Glenn) of
Benoit’s Cove; two special nephews, Stephen and Robert of Brampton, Ontario;
long time friend, Lucy Sheehan of Benoit’s Cove; grandfather, Robert
Joyce of Lark Harbour; and a large circle of aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
She was predeceased by her mother, Sadie (2004) and brother, Stephen (1954).
Friends may visit Country Haven Funeral Home, 167 Country Road on Tuesday,
July 17, 2007 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral Mass will be held on Wednesday,
July 18, 2007 at 10:30 a.m. from Our Lady Star of the Sea Roman Catholic Church,
Benoit’s Cove with Father Bernard Buckle officiating. As expressions
of sympathy, flowers graciously accepted. The family guest book can be signed
by visiting our website at www.country-haven.ca

DAY, Mildred (nee Pardy)
Jackson’s Arm
January 7th 1930 - July 13th 2007
Passed peacefully in the presence of her loving family at their family residence
in Jackson’s Arm on Friday July 13th 2007 Mildred
Day at
the age of 77 years. She will be sadly missed by her family: her husband and
fishing partner Wilson Day, four daughters: Jessie (Mrs. Fred Mouland) of Bonavista
Bay, N.L. Peggy (Mrs. Howard Jones) and Mildred Cooper both of Jackson’s
Arm and Judy (Mrs. Dean Prince) of Bonavista Bay, two sons: David Day of Corner
Brook and Fabian Day of Bonavista Bay, her 22 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren.
Mother was predeceased by her sons Wilfred John Day, and George Day, two grandchildren
Corey Martin and Trina Day. Also leaves to mourn a large circle of other relatives
and friends. The family had visitation at St. Bartholmew Anglician Church in
Jackson’s Arm on Saturday and Sunday, and also today from 10 a.m. to
12 p.m. Where also the funeral service will take place from today, Monday July
16th 2007 at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Hannah Dicks officiating with the interment
to follow at the church cemetary in Jackson’s Arm. The funeral arrangements
are under the direction of Parsons Funeral Home, 63 North Main Street, Deer
Lake. To sign our guest book or send a message of condolences please visit
our webpage at www.parsonsfuneralhome.com

Tuesday, July 17, 2007

DEATHS

PYNN, Mary Blanche
Corner Brook, NL
July 5, 1925 - July 16, 2007
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Mary Pynn announce
that she passed away peacefully at the Palliative Care Unit at Western Memorial
Regional Hospital surrounded by her family on Monday, July 16th,
2007.
Leaving to mourn with precious memories; three daughters: Joy Wells (Walter),
Corner Brook, Juanita Pike (Wayne), Brampton, ON and Jocelyn Rose (Ches), Steady
Brook; one son: Tyrone Pynn (Wanda), Corner Brook; precious grandchildren:
Lori (Al), Jeffrey (Karen), Jackie (Colin), Camille (Peter), Danielle, Dean
(Joy), Leanne (Scott), Matthew (Tara), Jonathan (Megan); precious great grandchildren:
Erin and Jillian; special niece: Shirley Mosher; sisters: Jessie Simms, Corner
Brook and Pearl Noel, Iowa; sister-in-law: Melinda Piercey, Corner Brook; brother-in-law:
Fred Pynn (Tillie), Corner Brook; sisters-in-law: Pearl McCarthy (Pete), Ontario,
Kay Harvey (Ron), British Columbia, Joan Pynn, Corner Brook, Muriel Pynn, Corner
Brook, Winnie Pynn, Ontario, as well as many other relatives and friends. Predeceased
by husband Ford, September 21, 2000; parents: John and Rosanna; stepmother:
Sarah; sisters: Edith Dawe, Elizabeth Piercey and Louise Piercey; brothers
Walter Piercey, Jacob Piercey and Robert Piercey. Cremation has taken place
at Humber Valley Crematorium. Friends may visit Fillatre’s Funeral Home,
4 St. Marks Avenue on Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9:00 p.m. The Funeral service
will be held on Thursday, July 19th at 2:00 p.m. from the Salvation Army Temple,
O’Connell Drive. Majors Ron and Joyce Stuckless officiating. Interment
to follow at Mt. Patricia Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, in lieu of
flowers, donations may be made to the Children’s Wish foundation. The
family guest book may be signed or a memorial donation may be made through
our website www.fillatre.ca

Wednesday, July 18, 2007

DEATH

REEVE, Elizabeth Marie (nee Carter)
Elizabeth Marie Reeve (nee Carter), of Blaine, Washington, went to
be with the Lord on July 4th, 2007. She was 67
years old and was born December 5th, 1939 in Corner Brook, Newfoundland, Canada
to Sarah and Fred Carter. Elizabeth married Richard Reeve on August 23, 1991.
She worked at Work Opportunities for 16 years as a bookkeeper and loved to
sing and dance. She was a special friend to the many people who knew her. Elizabeth
is preceded in death by her first husband, Neil Sutherland, and her parents.
She is survived by her children: Mark Sutherland and his wife Vicki of Corona,
CA, and Scott of Blaine, WA; grandchildren: Neil and Elyse of Corona, CA; four
sisters: Vi and husband Greg of Ontario, Audrey and husband Ross of Newfoundland,
Sandra of Halifax, NS and Bernice and husband John, of Whiting, Iowa; brother
Reg and his wife Sharon of Newfoundland and many nieces and nephews. A celebration
of Elizabeth’s life will be held at a later date. Moles-Lynden Family
Funeral Home & Crematory - Lynden.

SIMMS, Harvey P.
Corner Brook, NL
March 6th, 1927 - July 16th, 2007
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Harvey Simms announce
his passing on Monday, July 16th, 2007 at the Charles
Curtis Memorial Hospital, St. Anthony at the age of 80 years. He leaves to
mourn with fond and loving memories his niece and nephew Shirley, Bruce and
special pet Trixie with whom he resided, niece Jean, nephew David (Neta) and
their sons: Steven, Brian (Jennifer), Christopher (April) and Darren, sisters:
Olive King and Edna Flight, sister-in-law Gleneth. As well as other nieces,
nephews, relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his parents Abram and
Helen, brothers Herbert and Gideon, sister-in-law Eliza. Friends may visit
Fillatre’s Funeral
Home, 4 St. Mark’s
Avenue on Wednesday from the hours of 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. from where the funeral
service will take place on Friday, July 20th at 11:00 a.m. with the Very Rev.
Michael Rice officiating. Interment to follow at the Anglican Cemetery, Townsite.
As expressions of sympathy flowers graciously accepted or donations may be
made to a charity of one’s choice. The family guest book may be signed
or a memorial donation may be made through our website www.fillatre.ca

PYNN, Mary Blanche
Corner Brook, NL
July 5, 1925 - July 16, 2007
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Mary Pynn announce
that she passed away peacefully at the Palliative Care Unit at Western Memorial
Regional Hospital surrounded by her family on Monday, July 16th,
2007.
Leaving to mourn with precious memories; three daughters: Joy Wells (Walter),
Corner Brook, Juanita Pike (Wayne), Brampton, ON and Jocelyn Rose (Ches), Steady
Brook; one son: Tyrone Pynn (Wanda), Corner Brook; precious grandchildren:
Lori (Al), Jeffrey (Karen), Jackie (Colin), Camille (Peter), Danielle, Dean
(Joy), Leanne (Scott), Matthew (Tara), Jonathan (Megan); precious great grandchildren:
Erin and Jillian; special niece: Shirley Mosher; sisters: Jessie Simms, Corner
Brook and Pearl Noel, Iowa; sister-in-law: Melinda Piercey, Corner Brook; brother-in-law:
Fred Pynn (Tillie), Corner Brook; sisters-in-law: Pearl McCarthy (Pete), Ontario,
Kay Harvey (Ron), British Columbia, Joan Pynn, Corner Brook, Muriel Pynn, Corner
Brook, Winnie Pynn, Ontario, as well as many other relatives and friends. Predeceased
by husband Ford, September 21, 2000; parents: John and Rosanna; stepmother:
Sarah; sisters: Edith Dawe, Elizabeth Piercey and Louise Piercey; brothers
Walter Piercey, Jacob Piercey and Robert Piercey. Cremation has taken place
at Humber Valley Crematorium. Friends may visit Fillatre’s Funeral Home,
4 St. Marks Avenue on Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9:00 p.m. The Funeral service
will be held on Thursday, July 19th at 2:00 p.m. from the Salvation Army Temple,
O’Connell Drive. Majors Ron and Joyce Stuckless officiating. Interment
to follow at Mt. Patricia Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, in lieu of
flowers, donations may be made to the Children’s Wish foundation. The
family guest book may be signed or a memorial donation may be made through
our website www.fillatre.ca

Thursday, July 19, 2007

DEATH

DOMINEY, Frederick
Burgeo, NL
June 12, 1922 - July 16, 2007
Passed peacefully away at Western Memorial Hospital on Monday, July
16th, 2007 surrounded by his loving family, Frederick
Dominey, in his 85th year. Leaving to mourn his loving wife Mary
of 61 years; daughters: Sybil, Burgeo, Threasa (Lewis), Bell Island, Diane
(Don), Alberta, Debbie and Amy, Burgeo; son Ward (Denise), Burgeo; grandchildren:
Donna, Lee, Christopher, Nicholas, Megan, Heather, Tyler, Vernon, Dominic,
Jasmine and Robyn; great-grandchildren: Emily, Logan, Jefta, Daniel, Nicholas,
Chloe, Ryan and Paige; sister Cassie, Montreal; special friends and caregivers
June and Max Compton; nephew Morris Anderson (Louise), Burgeo, along with other
nieces, nephews, relatives and many friends. Predeceased by parents Charles
and Sophia Dominey; two baby daughters: Eva and Donna; brothers: Hubert, Arthur,
Charles and Ward; sisters: Mary, Eva, Maggie and son-in-law Mark. The funeral
service will take place on Thursday, July 19th at 2:00 p.m. from St. John the
Evangelist Church in Burgeo. Reverend Hubert Vallis officiating. Interment
will follow at the Burgeo Community Cemetery. Funeral arrangements are entrusted
to Fillatre’s
Funeral Home. The family guest book may be signed or to make a memorial donation,
visit our website www.fillatre.ca
“Forever In Our Hearts”

Friday, July 20, 2007

WEBSTER, Lily Frances
Interfaith Home
Corner Brook, NL
Passed peacefully away on Thursday, July 19th, 2007,
at the Corner Brook Interfaith Home, Lily "Frances” Webster,
age 85. Predeceased by husband, Noah; parents Robert and Effie Ivany; brothers
Archelaus and Walter John. Left with fond and loving memories, daughters: Loretta
Eshpeter (Fred) and Barbara Barter (Gerald); son: John (Dianne); grandsons:
Christopher Cunning (Helga) and Clinton Barter (Jennifer); granddaughters:
Helen Webster and Tammy Tucker (Dwayne); sisters: Mae Geary and Mabel Kean
(Abraham); brother: Warrick; a large number of nieces, nephews, and other family
members and friends including the staff at Corner Brook Interfaith Home. Friends
may visit Fillatre’s
Funeral Home, 4 St. Marks Avenue on Saturday from 2-4 and 7-9:00 p.m. The funeral
service will be held on Sunday, July 22nd, at 2:00 p.m. from St. Michael’s
and All Angels Church, Park Drive. Canon Gordon Druggett officiating. Interment
to follow at Mt. Patricia Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, donations in
her memory may be made to the charity of one’s choice. The family guest
book may be signed or a memorial donation may be made through our website www.fillatre.ca

MAYNARD, Katherine
Norris Point, NL
February 6th 1944 - June20th 2007
Passed peacefully away at the Bonne Bay Health Centre on Wednesday
June 20th 2007 at the age of 63 Years Katherine
Maynard. She will be
sadly missed by her loving family: Husband Victor, Daughters: Patsy (Darrell),
of Alberta, Vicki (Albert), of Embree. Her Sons: George (Debbie), of corner
Brook, Roger (Nancy) of Sask, and Todd (Mo) of Alberta; her 8 grandchildren,
her Mother Mrs. Rebecca Saunders of Deer Lake, brothers: Arthur Madore of Deer
Lake, and William of Ontario; her Sisters: Anita and Mary (Reg) both of Ontario.
her mother in law Mrs. Elizabeth Maynard of Norris Point. Mother was predeceased
by her Son: Rick, and her Daughter: Kathy. The family are receiving family
and friends from the Church of the Good Shepherd in Norris Point Today Friday
June 22, 2007 and Saturday Morning June 23, 2007. Where also the funeral service
will take place from on Saturday June 23rd 2007 at 2 pm with Rev:
Canon John Olsson officating with the interment to follow at the church cemetery
in Norris Point. In lieu of flowers donations to the Canadian Cancer, would
be gratefully accepted. The funeral arrangements are under the direction of
Parsons Funeral Home 63 North Main Street, Deer Lake.To sign the guest book
or send a message of condolance please visit our web page at www.parsonsfuneralhome.com
"Forever in our Hearts"

Saturday, July 21, 2007

DEATHS

WEBSTER, Lily Frances
Interfaith Home
Corner Brook, NL
Passed peacefully away on Thursday, July 19th, 2007,
at the Corner Brook Interfaith Home, Lily Frances Webster,
age 85. Predeceased by husband, Noah; parents Robert and Effie Ivany; brothers
Archelaus and Walter John. Left with fond and loving memories, daughters: Loretta
Eshpeter (Fred) and Barbara Barter (Gerald); son: John (Dianne); grandsons:
Christopher Cunning (Helga) and Clinton Barter (Jennifer); granddaughters:
Helen Webster and Tammy Tucker (Dwayne); sisters: Mae Geary and Mabel Kean
(Abraham); brother: Warrick; a large number of nieces, nephews, and other family
members and friends including the staff at Corner Brook Interfaith. Home. Friends
may visit Fillatre's Funeral Home, 4 St. Marks Avenue on Saturday from 2-4
and 7-9:00 p.m. The funeral service will be held on Sunday, July 22nd,
at 2:00 p.m. from St. Michael's and All Angels Church, Park Drive. Canon Gordon
Druggett officiating. Interment to follow at Mt. Patricia Cemetery. As expressions
of sympathy, donations in her memory may be made to the charity of one's choice.
The family guest book may be signed or a memorial donation may be made through
our website www.fillatre.ca

MUSSEAU
Mass of Christian Burial For the Late Bernieta Elizabeth Musseau
(nee Lewis) August 27th, 1947 - June 5th, 2007
Will Be Held At Sacred Heart Church, Curling on July 25th at 10:30
a.m. with interment to follow at Mount Patricia Cemetery.

PYE, MYRON JOSEPH
St. George’s NL
May 30, 1950 - July 18, 2007
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Myron Joseph Pye announce
his passing at Sir Thomas Roddick Hospital in Stephenville on Wednesday,
July 18, 2007 at the age of 57 years. He leaves to mourn with fond
and loving memories two daughters: Holly Pye, Stephanie (Frank Globits) Pye;
one son; Michael (April Cutler) all from Ontario; grandchildren: Brandon, Sarah,
Tyler, Kyle and Faith; mother: May Pye; sisters: Malinda (Bob) Garnier, Diane
Pye, Darlene Pye and Joanne (Doug Doman) Pye all from St. George’s; brothers:
Freddie, Kevin, Herbert, Tom (Darlene Bennett) all from St. George’s
and Harold from Stephenville, as well as a number of nieces, nephews, other
relatives and friends. He was pre-deceased by his father: Herb Pye and brother:
Jerry. Friends may visit St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church, St. George’s
on Thursday from 7-9 pm and on Friday from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. The funeral
service will take place on Saturday, July 21, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. with Father
Gerard Patry officiating. Interment will follow at the Roman Catholic Cemetery
in Shallop Cove. As expressions of sympathy, flowers are graciously accepted
or donations may be made to a charity of one’s choice. The family guest
book may be signed by visiting our website: www.fillatre.ca Funeral
arrangements have been entrusted to Fillatre’s Funeral Home, Stephenville
Crossing.

HIGDON, Cathy
Cathy Higdon passed away on July 18, 2007 surrounded by loved ones. Beloved
wife of Allen Gallant; dear mother of Krista Higdon. Cathy is also survived
by siblings, Jennifer Janes of Watford, England, Cynthia Janes, Sylvia Collins,
Terrance Janes, and Brenda Janes, all of Corner Brook, Newfoundland. Predeceased
by her parents Enid and Clement Janes and brother Brian Janes. Cathy proudly
served in the Canadian Armed Forces from 1981 to 2002. She was the warehouse
manager for Canadian Tire View Royal in Victoria, BC until the time of her
passing. She will be sadly missed by all who knew her. A celebration of life
will be held at Sands Funeral Chapel, 187 Trunk Road, Duncan, BC on Monday,
July 23, 2007 at 1:00 p.m. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorial remembrances
may be made in the form of a donation to the Cowichan Therapeutic Riding
Association, 1843 Tzouhalem Road, Duncan, BC V9L 5L6. Online condolences
may be offered at www.sandsfuneral.com
"You will always be in our hearts, on our minds, and around our campfires."

WEDDING

TUCKER / CURRY
The parents of Jennifer and Don would like to wish them many years of happiness
in their marriage, which took place in Meadows on July 7, 2007.

ENGAGEMENT

WARFORD / HOMEWOOD
Paul and Pauline Warford of Stephenville are proud to announce the engagement
of their daughter Ashlee to Steve Homewood of Calgary, Alberta. The engagement
took place in Banff, on July 1, 2007. Their wedding is planned for May 2008.
Congratulations from Mom and Dad, Nan & Pop Burt, Nan & Pop Andrews
and all your friends and relatives.

Monday, July 23, 2007

DEATHS

BENNETT, Philomena Mary
Stephenville Crossing
March, 2 1924 - July 21, 2007
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Philomena Mary
Bennett announce her passing at the family residence in Stephenville
Crossing on Saturday
July 21, 2007 at the age of 83 years. She leaves to mourn with fond
and loving memories one daughter: Rose (Charlie) Manzolini; three sons: Jerry,
Phonse (Kim), Terry (Hilda); three grandchildren: Judy, Amanda, Philip, Terrance,
Kevin, Ricky, Melissa, James, Drew, Steve and Dawn; great-grandchildren: Bradley,
Ricky, Brittany, Cody, Paul, Terry Lynn, Claudia, Stephen, Jeannie, Matthew,
Cory, Charles, Cheyenne, Korri, Tamara and Stefan, Sisters: Mary (Walter) Halbot,
Ella (Don) Martinek, Kathleen Russell, Rita (Frazer) Moore and well as a number
of nieces, nephews other relatives and friends. She was predeceased by her
husband Raymond Bennett, parents: John and Delia O’Neill; brothers: Jerome
(Olivine) and Phonse (Garaldine) O’Neill; brother-in-law: Jerry Russell.
Friends may visit Fillatre’s Funeral Home, Stephenville Crossing on Sunday
from 7-9 p.m. and Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will take
place on Tuesday July 24 2007 at 11:00 a.m. from Assumption Parish in Stephenville
Crossing wiuth father Gerard Patry officiating. Interment will take place on
Thursday July 26 2007 at 11:30 a.m. at the Roman Catholic Cemetary Brook Street,
Stephenville Crossing. As expressions of sympathy, flowers graciously accepted.
The family guest book may be signed by visiting our website www.fillatre.ca Funeral
arrangements have beenb entrusted to Fillatre’s Funeral Home,
Stephenville Crossing.

NOSEWORTHY, Pansy Hazel
Corner Brook
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Pansy Noseworthy announces
her passing at the Westren Memorial Regional Hospital on Saturday July
21, 2007 at the age of 78 years. She leaves to mourn with fond and
loving memories, her husband of 56 years, Harry; sons: Douglas (Pamela) of
St.John’s,
Larry (Beatrice) of Corner Brook and Roger (Deborah ) of Corner Brook; daughter:
Brenda Noseworthy of St.John’s; 10 grandchildren: David, Alison, Heather,
Katie, Wesley, Kathy, Mark, Jennifer, Angela and Susan; brothers: Bramwell
England or Gander and Harold (Margaret) England of Springdale; sisters: Shirley
Snook (Charles) of St.John’s, Jean Pretorious (Martin) of Pasadena and
a large number of other relatives and friends. She was predeceased by her parents,
William and Annie and Winnie and Florence England. The family will be receiving
friends at Country Haven Funeral Home, 167 Country Road on Monday July 23rd Tuesday
July 24th 2007 from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will
take place at Oakland United Church on Wednesday, July 25, 2007 with Reverend
Marilyn Avery officiating. Interment at Mount Patricia Cemetary to follow.
Flowers gratefully accepted or donations may be made to the Western Memorial
Regional Hospital. The family guestbook can be signed or donations made by
visiting our website at www.country-haven.ca

SMITH, Albert
Passed peacefully away on July 22, 2007 aged 87 years, a veteran of World War
II with the Royal Canadian Navy. A loving husband of 63 years to Helen Smith
(nee Eaton). Leaving to mourn are his loving sons: Doug (Rebecca Roome);
Bob (Elizabeth Hamlyn); his loving daughter Janet, four grandchildren: Jeremy,
Hayley, Alexander and Lauren, his brother Roland Smith (Flo) and his sister
Shirley Alm of Windsor, Ontario; brothers-in-law: Doug Eaton (Elinor); Alistair
Eaton (Louise), David Eaton (Audrey); sisters-in-law: Daisy DeLong, Bette
Eaton, Alicia Eaton as well as a very large circle of other relatives and
friends. Resting at Carnell’s Funeral Home 329 Freshwater Rd. on Monday
from 7-9 p.m. and Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service will take
place at St.James United Church on Wednesday July 25, 2007 at 2:00 p.m. In
lieu of flowers donations may be made in Bert’s memory to the Froude
Avenue Community Centre or to a charity of one’s choice. To send messages
of condolence or to sign the memorial guestbook please visit www.carnells.com

BARNES, Maxine Ida (nee Crocker)
October 12th 1929 - July 22nd 2007
Trout River, NL
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Maxine Ida Barnes announce
her passing on Sunday July 22, 2007 at the Bonne Bay Hospital
in her 77th year. She will be sadly missed by her husband Clarence,
Her children Peggy (Melvin) Critch, Allister (Annie) Barnes, Roddie (Maude)
Barnes and Alfred (Jacqueline) Barnes. Her grandchildren, Bradley, Colin, Norma
(Dwayne), Lorraine, Marsha (Floyd), Kristen (Conrad), Robin (Corey), Damien
(Angela), Cheryl (Todd), Surina (Ernie). her great-grandchildren, Lyndon, Antonio,
Cody, Joey, Brittany, Nathan, Mckerrie and Nicholas. Her sisters Elva (Fred),
Myra (Gilbert), brothers Ronald (Minnie), Winston (Deloris), Ernie and Wilfred
(Priscilla). Also a large circle of relatives and friends. She was pre-deceased
by parents Grant and Emma Crocker, brothers Victor and Royburn, sister Greta,
sisters-in-law Elizabeth and Geraldine. Visitation will take place from the
United Church in Trout River today, Monday, where also funeral service will
take place on Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. with Rev. Snow officiating. Interment to
follow at the family plot. Of the Salvation Army cemetary in Trout River funeral
arrangements were entrusted to Parsons Funeral Home, 62 Northmain Street, Deer
Lake. To sign the guestbook or send condolences visit www.ParsonsFuneralHome.com
“Forever in our Hearts”

O’BRIEN, Rodney M.
Witless Bay, NL
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Rodney M. O’Brien announces his passing on Friday,
July 21, 2007 at the age of 19 years. Leaving
to mourn with precious memories, his mother: Tammy O’Brien; his father:
Michael (Christina) Carey; brothers: Justin, Brandon, and Michael Jr; his little
sister: Katie; grandparents: Howard O’Brien (Judy and daughter Rosanne),
and Jackie and Gert Carey; his very patient uncle Jamie (Krista) and Wayne
(Nicky); aunts: Jacqueline (Ian), Sharon (Pete), Linda (Johnny); two very special
friends: Nicole Baker and Tamara Wells; all of the O’Brien, Puddester
and Carey families, as well as a large circle of aunts, uncles and friends.
He is pre-deceased by his loving grandmother Emmie O’Brien. Visitaion
will be held at Ryan’s Funeral Home, Bay Bulls on Monday July 23, 2007
from 2-9 p.m. and a Tuesday, July 24, 2007 from 2-9 p.m. The funeral service
will take place at the St.Patricks’s R.C. Church, Witless Bay on Wednesday,
July 25 2007 at 11:00 a.m. Interment at Holy Cross Cemetary. As expression
of sympathy flowers gratefully accepted or donations may be made to the Lupus
Society. The family guestbook can be signed or donations made by visiting our
website at www.country-haven.ca
Forever in our Hearts.

RAIKE, Thomas C.
August 3rd 1917 - July 21st 2007
Birchy Head
Passed away peacfully after a lengthy illness at his family home surrounded
by his family and friends on Saturday July 21st, 2007 in
his 89th year. leaving to mourn his loving wife Chelsie (nee Caines) of 66 years,
two daughters Audrey (John) Kuipers of Georgetown, Ontario and Verna (Charlie)
Bushell or Birchy Head. Two daughters-in-law Faye Raike of Glenburnie and Valarie
Raike of Brampton, one sister Winnie Parsons of Glenburnie, nine grandchildren
and eight great-grandchildren. His special friends William and Majorie Young,
and Everett and Marilyn Goosney. Also a large circle of nieces, nephews, relatives
and friends. he was predeceased by his sons James and Kevin. Visitation will
take place from the Pentecostal Church in Birchy Head today, Monday where also
funeral services will take place on Tuesday at 4:00 p.m. with Pastor Squires
officiating. Interment to follow at the familt plot. Funeral arrangements were
entrusted to Parsons Funeral Home, 63 Northmain Street, Deer Lake. To sign
the guestbook or send condolences visit www.ParsonsFuneralHome.com
“Forever in our Hearts”

Tuesday, July 24, 2007

DEATHS

DIAMOND, Henry Foster
Corner Brook, NL
Passed peacefully away at the Palliative Care Unit, Western Memorial Regional
Hospital, on Monday, July 23, 2007, surrounded by his family and friends, Henry
Diamond of Corner Brook at the age of 61 years. He leaves to mourn with fond
and loving memories, his mother and father, Louisa Diamond of Corner Brook
and Curtis Diamond of River of Ponds; daughter: Yvonne Diamond (Todd Byrne)
of Corner Brook, sons: Clarence Diamond (Tina Brake) of Summerside, Tony Baldwin
(Denise Murphy) of Corner Brook, Curtis Stone of Prince Edward Island and Jimmy
Stone of Corner Brook; grandchildren: Tyler, Ashley, Marissa, Dylan, Kelsey
and Tanika; sister, Wanda Diamond of Corner Brook; nephews, Deano Reid, Rodney
Reid (Jolene) and Rocky Reid; special friends: Paul Smith “Smitie” and
Ruby MacDonald of Corner Brook; and a large circle of other relatives and friends.
Visitation will be held at Country Haven Funeral Home, 167 Country Road on
Tuesday, July 24, 2007 and Wednesday, July 25, 2007 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The
funeral service will take place on Thursday, July 26, 2007 at 11:30 a.m. from
Oakland United Church with Marilyn Avery officiating. Interment at Mount Patricia
Cemetery. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations may be made to the Palliative
Care Unit, Western Memorial Regional Hospital. The family guestbook can be
signed or donations made by visiting our website at www.country-haven.ca

MCCARTHY, Sharon Louise
Corner Brook, NL
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Sharon McCarthy announces
her sudden passing on Sunday, July 22, 2007 at the age of 53 years. She leaves
to mourn with fond and loving memories, her husband, Eric King; daughters:
Deborah (Carl) and Patricia (Albert); grandchildren: Marissa, Nolan and Lucas;
sisters: Audrey and Margie (Tony), all of Port aux Basques; brothers: Ronald
(Shirley) and Matthew (Betty), all of Burgeo, and Donald (Susan) of Corner
Brook; sister-in-law, Kate; Eric’s family: mother, Margaret King of Corner
Brook; sisters and brothers: Marie Oates of British Columbia, Linda Ballentyne
of Ontario, Marilyn Companion, Karen King, Sandra Spencer and Cathy Oram, all
of Corner Brook, Gerry King of British Columbia, Brian King of Ontario and
Bernice White of Corner Brook; and a large circle of nieces, nephews, other
relatives and friends. She was predeceased by her parents, Henry and Marie
Parsons; brother, Philip Parsons; baby sister, Rita; and brother-in-law, Alfred
Matthews. Friends may visit Country Haven Funeral Home, 167 Country Road on
Tuesday, July 24, 2007 from 7-9 p.m. and Wednesday, July 25, 2007 from 2-4
and 7-9 p.m., from where the funeral service will take place on Thursday, July
26, 2007 at 2:00 p.m. with Pastor Bessey officiating. Interment at Mount Patricia
Cemetery. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations may be made to the Canadian
Diabetes Association. The family guestbook can be signed or donations made
by visiting our website at www.country-haven.ca

BENNETT, Philomena Mary
Stephenville Crossing
March, 2 1924 - July 21, 2007
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Philomena Mary
Bennett announce her passing at the family residence in Stephenville
Crossing on Saturday
July 21, 2007 at the age of 83 years. She leaves to mourn with fond
and loving memories one daughter: Rose (Charlie) Manzolini; three sons: Jerry,
Phonse (Kim), Terry (Hilda); grandchildren: Judy, Amanda, Philip, Terrance,
Kevin, Ricky, Melissa, James, Drew, Steven and Dawn; great-grandchildren: Bradley,
Ricky, Brittany, Cody, Paul, Terry Lynn, Claudia, Stephen, Jeannine, Matthew,
Cory, Charles, Cheyenne, Korri, Tamara and Stefan, Sisters: Mary (Walter) Halbot,
Ella (Don) Martinek, Kathleen Russell, Rita (Frazer) Moore as well as a number
of nieces, nephews other relatives and friends. She was predeceased by her
husband Raymond Bennett, parents: John and Delia O’Neill; brothers: Jerome
(Olivine) and Phonse (Garaldine) O’Neill; brother-in-law: Jerry Russell.
Friends may visit Fillatre’s Funeral Home, Stephenville Crossing on Sunday
from 7-9 p.m. and Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will take
place on Tuesday July 24 2007 at 11:00 a.m. from Assumption Parish in Stephenville
Crossing with Father Gerard Patry officiating. Interment will take place on
Thursday July 26 2007 at 11:30 a.m. at the Roman Catholic Cemetary Brook Street,
Stephenville Crossing. As expressions of sympathy, flowers graciously accepted.
The family guest book may be signed by visiting our website www.fillatre.ca Funeral
arrangements have been entrusted to Fillatre’s Funeral Home,
Stephenville Crossing.

NOSEWORTHY, Pansy Hazel
Corner Brook
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Pansy Noseworthy announces
her passing at the Western Memorial Regional Hospital on Saturday,
July 21, 2007 at the age of 78 years. She leaves to mourn with fond
and loving memories, her husband of 56 years, Harry; sons: Douglas (Pamela)
of St. John’s,
Larry (Beatrice) of Corner Brook and Roger (Deborah) of Corner Brook; daughter:
Brenda Noseworthy of St. John’s; ten grandchildren: David, Alison, Heather,
Katie, Wesley, Kathy, Mark, Jennifer, Angela and Susan; brothers: Bramwell
England of Gander and Harold (Margaret) England of Springdale; sisters: Shirley
Snook (Charles) of St. John’s, Jean Pretorius (Martin) of Pasadena and
a large number of other relatives and friends. She was predeceased by her parents,
William and Annie and Winnie and Florence England. The family will be receiving
friends at Country Haven Funeral Home, 167 Country Road on Tuesday, July 24th,
2007 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will take place at Oakland United
Church on Wednesday, July 25, 2007 at 2 p.m. with Reverend Marilyn Avery officiating.
Interment at Mount Patricia Cemetery to follow. Flowers gratefully accepted
or donations may be made to the Western Memorial Regional Hospital. The family
guestbook can be signed or donations made by visiting our website at www.country-haven.ca

O’BRIEN, Rodney M.
Witless Bay, NL
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Rodney M. O’Brien announces his passing on Friday,
July 20, 2007 at the age of 19 years. He is
pre-deceased by his loving grandmother Emmie O’Brien. Leaving to mourn
with precious memories, his mother: Tammy O’Brien; his father: Michael
(Christina) Carey; brothers: Justin, Brandon, and Michael Jr; his little sister:
Katie; grandparents: Howard O’Brien (Judy and daughter Rosanne), and
Jackie and Gert Carey; his very patient uncle Jamie (Krista) and Wayne (Nicky);
aunts: Jacqueline (Ian), Sharon (Pete), Linda (Johnny); two very special friends:
Nicole Baker and Tamara Wells; all of the O’Brien, Puddester and Carey
families, as well as a large circle of aunts, uncles and friends. Visitation
will be held at Ryan’s Funeral Home, Bay Bulls on Monday July 23, 2007
from 2-9 p.m. and a Tuesday, July 24, 2007 from 2-9 p.m. The funeral service
will take place at the St.Patricks’s R.C. Church, Witless Bay on Wednesday,
July 25 2007 at 11:00 a.m. Interment at Holy Cross Cemetary. As expression
of sympathy flowers gratefully accepted or donations may be made to the Lupus
Society. The family guestbook can be signed or donations made by visiting our
website at www.country-haven.ca
Forever in our Hearts

Wednesday, July 25, 2007

DEATHS

GILLIS, Alfred L.
July 2, 1918 - July 22, 2007
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Alfred Gillis announce
his peaceful passing at Dr. Charles L. LeGrow Health Centre in Port Aux Basques,
on Sunday, July 22nd, 2007 at the age of 89 years. He leaves
to mourn his loving and devoted wife of 55 years, Bertha (nee Hammond); sisters-in-law
Gertrude Gillis, Codroy and Julia Belmer, New York; brother- in-law Pat (Celine)
Hammond, Long Harbour; many special nieces and nephews, especially Beverly
(nee Hammond) Hicks, Codroy Valley, along with a large circle of other relatives
and friends. He was predeceased by parents Edwin Joseph and Sarah (nee Blanchard)
Gillis; step-mother Margaret (nee MacArthur) Doyle; brothers: Wallace and Micheal;
sisters: Mary, Anne and Leila. After returning from serving his country in
the Forestry Unit, Alf started working on his many businesses. He began by
playing his accordian for dances in Codroy, along with his brother Mike. From
there, he went on to building Gillis’ Store, a movie theater, Gillis’ Cabins,
Codroy Valley Farm Supplies and The Chignic Lodge. Family and friends are being
received at St. Anne’s Roman Catholic Church in Upper Ferry on Tuesday
from 7-9 p.m. and Wednesday, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m., from where the funeral service
will take place on Thursday, July 26th at 10:30 am, with Father Lee Lainey
officiating. Interment will follow at Mount St. Thomas Roman Catholic Cemetery.
As expressions of sympathy, flowers will be graciously accepted or donations
may be made to St. Anne’s Guild or Dr. Charles LeGrow Health Centre.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Fillatre’s Funeral Home, Port Aux
Basques. The family guest book may be signed or to make a memorial donation,
visit our website www.fillatre.ca
We will miss you Uncle Alf.

Thursday, July 26, 2007

DEATHS

HUTCHINGS, Raymond G.
Deer Lake
April 4th, 1943 - July 23rd, 2007It is with
great sadness that the family of the late Raymond G. Hutchings announce his
passing on Monday, July 23rd, 2007 at the age of 64 years. He passed away peacefully
at the Palliative Care Unit, Western Memorial Regional Hospital, surrounded
by his family and friends. He leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories,
children: Shawn Nicolle (Darlene Maynard) of Reidville, Karen (Brian) Sparkes
of Deer Lake, Maxine (Dennis) Reid of Reidville and Bill (Shelly) Hutchings
of Mississauga; grandchildren: Cody, Kirk, Brittany, Ryan, Shantee, Shakia
and Trevor; brother, Andrew (Francis) Hutchings of Deer Lake; niece, Kim Hutchings;
nephews, Boyd and Andy Hutchings; also, his friend Florence Hutchings; as well
as a large number of family and friends. He was predeceased by his parents,
Myra and George Hutchings and brother, George Henry Hutchings. Cremation took
place and a Memorial Service will be held today, Thursday, at 2:00 p.m. from
Parsons Funeral Home, 63 Northmain Street, Deer Lake. Funeral arrangements
were entrusted to Parsons Funeral Home, Deer Lake. To sign the guestbook, or
send condolences, visit www.parsonsfuneralhome.com
“Forever In Our Hearts”

KANE, Stanley
Pasadena, NL
June 24th, 1940 - July 25th, 2007
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Stanley Kane announce
his passing on Wednesday, July 25th, 2007 at the Western Memorial Regional
Hospital, Corner Brook at the age of 67 years. He leaves to mourn with fond
and loving memories his wife of 43 years Annie, three sons: Wayne (Jackie),
Lloyd (Heather) and Cory (Tarragh), grandchildren: Tia, Dustin, Matthew and
Jordan, sisters: Marline Peddle, Elsie (Ben) Hiscock and Jean (Carl) Miller,
sisters-in-law: Joan Kane and Geraldine Kane, brother-in-law Edward (Betty)
Miller, sisters-in-law: Emma (Wilfred) Chaulk and Lucy Miller, special niece
Michelle Chaulk-Cull. As well as a large circle of nieces, nephews, other relatives
and friends. He was predeceased by his parents David and Helen Kane, brothers
David and Morris Kane, sister Sarah Kane, parents-in-law Hubert and Dorothy
Miller, brother-in-law Walter Miller. Friends may visit Fillatre’s Funeral
Home, 4 St. Mark’s Avenue on Thursday from the hours of 2-4 & 7-9
PM. The funeral service will be held on Friday, July 27th at 2:00 PM from All
Saints‚ Anglican Church, Clarence Street with Canon Derek Thomas and
Canon Roberta Woodman officiating. Interment to follow at Mount Patricia Cemetery.
As expressions of sympathy donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.
The family guest book may be signed or a memorial donation may be made through
our website www.fillatre.ca

Friday, July 27, 2007

DEATHS

CULL, Agnes
Corner Brook, NL
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Agnes Cull announces
her passing at Western Memorial Regional Hospital on Thursday, July
26, 2007 at
the age of 95 years. She leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories, her
daughter, Dahlia (Norbert) McCarthy of Corner Brook; son, Melbourne (Judy)
of Sarnia, ON; grandchildren: Christine (Keith) Manning of Corner Brook, Terry
(Debbie) McCarthy of Corner Brook, Carolyn (Perry) Woodward of Peace River,
AB, Michele (Todd) Brayman of Halifax, NS, Jeff McCarthy of Corner Brook, Joanne
(Matt) Russell of Lower Sackville, NS and Brad (Denise) McCarthy of Vancouver,
BC; great-grandchildren: Janesta McCarthy, Christopher McCarthy, Matthew McCarthy,
Adam McCarthy, Joshua Brayman, Zachary Woodward, Noah Brayman, Isaac Woodward,
Taylor Russell and Meaghan Russell; brother, Sturdee (Jessie) Collins of St.
John’s; sister, Bessie Downer of Corner Brook; and a large number of
nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was predeceased by her husband,
John (July 24, 1989); parents, Moses and Edith Collins; and sister, Jessie
Sheppard. Friends may visit Country Haven Funeral Home, 167 Country Road, today,
Friday, July 27, 2007 and Saturday, July 28, 2007 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The
funeral service will be held on Sunday, July 29, 2007 at 2:00 p.m. from the
Pentecostal Tabernacle, Elizabeth Street with Pastor Darren Sacrey officiating.
Interment at Mount Patricia Cemetery. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations
may be made to the Western Memorial Regional Hospital, 5th & 6th Floor Enhancement Fund or the Gideon’s. The family guestbook can be signed
or donations made by visiting our website at www.country-haven.ca

CASSELL, Andrew
Hampden, NL
February 6th, 1928 - July 26th, 2007
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Andrew Cassell announce
his passing at the Western Memorial Regional Hospital in Corner Brook on Thursday,
July 26th, 2007 at the age of 79 years. He will be sadly missed by his brother,
Malcolm Cassell; sister, Melina Hillier; step-brother, Jimmy Pittman; special
friend, Faith Gavin and his caregiver, Baxter Gale; his special cousins, Edmond
and Lucy Cassell and Annie Loder; also a large number of other relatives and
friends. Andrew was predeceased by his parents, Joseph and Lucy Cassell; his
stepbrother, George Cassell; Uncle Tom and Aunt Maude Ricketts. The family
visitation will take place from Parsons Funeral Home, 63 Northmain Street,
Deer Lake, today, Friday, July 27th, 2007 from the hours of 2-4 p.m. Andrew
will be transferred to the Anglican Church in Hampden, where the visitation
will be from the hours of 7-9 p.m. and on Saturday from the hours of 10-11
a.m., from where also the funeral service will take place on Saturday, July
27th, 2007 at 1 p.m. with Rev. Hannah Dicks officiating. Interment to follow
at the church cemetery in the Rooms. The funeral arrangements are under the
direction of Parsons Funeral Home, 63 Northmain Street, Deer Lake. To sign
the guest book or send a message of condolence, please visit our web page at
www.parsonsfuneralhome.com
“Forever In Our Hearts”

HAMILTON, Andrew
September 29, 1916 - July 26, 2007
After almost 91 years of being a faithful, gentle, and caring husband, father,
grandfather, brother, uncle and friend, Andy Hamilton has
finally received his reward of everlasting life, free of pain and suffering
and rests now with his Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ. He slipped away quietly
in the night, in the comfort of his own bed, with his cherished loved ones
nearby. Andy has left to mourn, his beloved wife of 49 and ½ years,
Ruth Hamilton (Churchill); his eight cherished children: Cyril (Marjorie) Hamilton,
Tony (Ollie) Hamilton, Madonna Cave, Paula (Bill) Brake, Paul (Sandra) Hamilton,
Laura Hamilton, Kevin Hamilton (Tricia Feener) and Andrea (Glen) Green; 16
precious grandchildren: Andrew, William, Tanya, Tony, Christopher, David, Patrick,
Kevin, Jesse, Adam, Matthew, Aimee, Noah, Alex, Ben and Ellie; brother, Clar
Hamilton of Petty Harbour; sisters: Mary Mullins of Corner Brook and Bride
Dillon of St. John’s;
sister-in-law, Catherine Hamilton of Fortune Harbour; and a large number of
nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his parents,
Richard and Mary (Newman) Hamilton; son, Kevin Thomas; brothers: Patrick, Joseph,
Leo, Andrew, Michael and Patrick; and sisters: Margaret and Gertrude. The visitation
will take place at Country Haven Funeral Home, 167 Country Road on Friday,
July 27, 2007 from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will be held at Most
Holy Redeemer on Saturday, July 28, 2007 at 10:30 a.m. with Father Hynes officiating.
Interment at Mount Patricia Cemetery. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations
may be made to Most Holy Redeemer Parish. The family guestbook can be signed
or donations made by visiting our website at www.country-haven.ca

KANE, Stanley
Pasadena, NL
June 24th, 1940 - July 25th, 2007
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Stanley Kane announce
his passing on Wednesday, July 25th, 2007 at the
Western Memorial Regional Hospital, Corner Brook at the age of 67 years. He
leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories his wife of 43 years Annie, three
sons: Wayne (Jackie), Lloyd (Heather) and Cory (Tarragh), grandchildren: Tia,
Dustin, Matthew and Jordan, sisters: Marline Peddle, Elsie (Ben) Hiscock and
Jean (Carl) Miller, sisters-in-law: Joan Kane and Geraldine Kane, brother-in-law
Edward (Betty) Miller, sisters-in-law: Emma (Wilfred) Chaulk and Lucy Miller,
special niece Michelle Chaulk-Cull. As well as a large circle of nieces, nephews,
other relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his parents David and Helen
Kane, brothers David and Morris Kane, sister Sarah Kane, parents-in-law Hubert
and Dorothy Miller, brother-in-law Walter Miller. Friends may visit Fillatre’s
Funeral Home, 4 St. Mark’s Avenue on Thursday from the hours of 2-4 & 7-9
PM. The funeral service will be held on Friday, July 27th at 2:00 PM from All
Saints‚ Anglican Church, Clarence Street with Canon Derek Thomas and
Canon Roberta Woodman officiating. Interment to follow at Mount Patricia Cemetery.
As expressions of sympathy donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.
The family guest book may be signed or a memorial donation may be made through
our website www.fillatre.ca

Saturday, July 28, 2007

DEATHS

HAMLYN, Eileen
Corner Brook, NL
July 21, 1925 - July 26, 2007
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Eileen Hamlyn announces
her passing at the Health Sciences Centre, St. John’s, on Thursday,
July 26, 2007 at the age of 82 years. She was predeceased by her loving husband,
Bob (1994). She leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories: daughter, Pauline
(Mike) Murphy; sons: Derek (Shirley), Bruce (Michelle), and Michael (Shelly)
all of Corner Brook; grandchildren: David, Scott, Peter, Stephen, Brett and
Allison; great grandchildren: Haley, Brandan, Hunter, Aiden, Ryan, Avalynn,
Olivia, Matthew and Danielle; sister, Nan Currie (Jim); and a number of other
relatives and friends. She was predeceased by sister, Patricia, and brothers:
Ken, Ron, Sidney and Simon. The family will be receiving friends at Country
Haven Funeral Home, 167 Country Road on Saturday, July 28, 2007 from 7-9 p.m.
and Sunday, July 29, 2007 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will take
place at Oakland United Church on Monday, July 30, 2007 at 2:00 p.m. with Rev.
Kathy Brett officiating. Interment at Mount Patricia Cemetery. Flowers gratefully
accepted or donations may be made to Oakland United Church or Big Brothers/Big
Sisters. The family guestbook can be signed or donations made by visiting our
website at www.country-haven.ca

STRANGEMORE, Maitland I.
November 26, 1921 – July 20, 2007
Passed away peacefully on July 20, 2007 at St. Claire’s Mercy Hospital
in St. John’s, Maitland Lancelot Strangemore of Port
aux Basques in his 85th year. Leaving to mourn with a lifetime of memories are
his wife, Myrtle and daughter, Lois; brother, Everton (Marjorie); sister-in-law,
Marjorie; as well as a large circle of other family and friends. He was predeceased
by his parents, Samuel and Amelia and brother, Seaton. Visitation took place
at East Haven Funeral Home in Port aux Basques. The funeral service was held
at St. James’ Anglican Church in Port aux Basques at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, July
25 with Rev. Canon Dr. Hugh Fudge officiating. Interment followed at St. James’ Anglican
Cemetery, Barachois Hill. Flowers were graciously accepted or donations may
be made to St. James’ Memorial or Cemetery Funds. Funeral arrangements
in the care of East Haven Funeral Home, Port aux Basques, 695-2300.

YOUNG, Mary Madeline
Kippens
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Mary Madeline
Young announce
her passing at the Sir Thomas Roddick Hospital, Stephenville on Thursday,
July 26, 2007. She will be sadly missed by her son, Frederick Young of Kippens;
one daughter, Rosemary Young of Kippens; grandson, Michael Robert Young of
Port au Port; and a large circle of relatives and friends. She was predeceased
by her husband, Michael Joseph Young and two daughters: Pamela and Rosalie
Young. Cremation has take place at Russell’s Crematorium. Funeral service
will take place on Tuesday, July 31st at 10:00 a.m. at St. Stephen’s
Parish, West Street, Stephenville. As expressions of sympathy, in lieu of flowers,
donations to the Shriner’s or Janeway Hospital would be greatly appreciated.
Funeral arrangements are under the supervision of Russell’s Funeral Home & Crematorium,
Stephenville.

Monday, July 30, 2007

DEATHS

BURRIDGE, Matilda Dolina
McIver’s, NL
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Matilda Burridge announce
her passing on Friday, July 27th, 2007 at Western Memorial Hospital, Corner
Brook at the age of 86 years. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories
are her eight children: Bertram, Benjamin (Doilie), Carson (Sheila), Derek
(Diane), Calvin (Judy), all of McIvers, Warrick (Beverly), Kitchener, Ontario,
Marion Burridge, Mt. Pearl and Joan Delaney (Maurice), Cox’s Cove; 18
grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren; one surviving brother: Dawson Cain
Lovell (Iris), McIver’s; one surviving sister: Gladys Park , McIver’s;
sister-in-law; Margaret Lovell, McIver’s; as well as a large circle of
nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was predeceased by her parents:
Henry and Rose Lovell; husband, Bertram Burridge Sr. (1992), daughter: Verna;
sisters: Alice Park (John), Elizabeth Parsons (Joseph), Dorothy House (John);
brothers: Wallace Lovell (Phoebe) and John Lovell; daughter-in-law: Linda Burridge
and brother-in-law: George Park. Friends may visit the Epiphany Anglican church,
McIver’s beginning Sunday evening at 7:00 p.m, continuing on Monday from
where the funeral service will be held on Tuesday, July 31st at 2:00 p.m. Reverend
Joan Coles officiating. Interment to follow at the church cemetery. As expressions
of sympathy, flowers graciously accepted or donations may be made to the Epiphany
Church Memorial fund. The family guest book may be signed or a memorial donation
may be made through our website www.fillatre.ca

HUNT, John Jeremiah
MEADOWS, NL
October 11th, 1930 - July 29th, 2007
It is with great sadness that the family of the late John Jeremiah
Hunt announce
his sudden passing at the Western Memorial Regional Hospital on Sunday,
July 29th, 2007 at the age of 76 years. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories
his wife Joan Doreen; son: Wade (Leonora); grandchildren: Brandon, Cassandra
and Cory; stepdaughter: Joanne (John McGriesh); step-grandchildren: Darrell,
Johnnie and Melissa; brothers: David (Isabel), Frederick (Carolyn) and Wayne
(Patsy Davis); sisters: Betty, Joyce (Alan Wilby), Marion (Lloyd Burton) and
Gloria (Moody Wells); sisters-in-law: Joyce MacLam, Joan Hunt and Elaine Chubbs,
as well as many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was predeceased
by his parents Frederick and Marilla, brothers Don and Ralph, mother-in-law:
Clara Ellen Reeves. Donations in John’s memory may be made to the Holy
Trinity Church Building Fund, Meadows. Final funeral arrangements to be announced
in Tuesday’s Western Star. Arrangements have been entrusted to Fillatre’s
Funeral Home, 4 St. Marks Avenue, Corner Brook. The family guest book may be
signed or a memorial donation may be made through our website www.fillatre.ca

HAMLYN, Eileen
Corner Brook, NL
July 21, 1925 - July 26, 2007
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Eileen Hamlyn announces
her passing at the Health Sciences Centre, St. John’s, on Thursday,
July 26, 2007 at the age of 82 years. She was predeceased by her loving husband,
Bob (1994). She leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories: daughter, Pauline
(Mike) Murphy; sons: Derek (Shirley), Bruce (Michelle), and Michael (Shelly)
all of Corner Brook; grandchildren: David, Scott, Peter, Stephen, Brett and
Allison; great grandchildren: Haley, Brandan, Hunter, Aiden, Ryan, Avalynn,
Olivia, Matthew and Danielle; sister, Nan Currie (Jim); and a number of other
relatives and friends. She was predeceased by her parents Norman and Flora
Fraser; sister, Patricia, and brothers: Ken, Ron, Sidney and Simon. The family
will be receiving friends at Country Haven Funeral Home, 167 Country Road on
Saturday, July 28, 2007 from 7-9 p.m. and Sunday, July 29, 2007 from 2-4 and
7-9 p.m. The funeral service will take place at Oakland United Church on Monday,
July 30, 2007 at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Kathy Brett officiating. Interment at
Mount Patricia Cemetery. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations may be made
to Oakland United Church or Big Brothers/Big Sisters. The family guestbook
can be signed or donations made by visiting our website at www.country-haven.ca

LUCAS, Conrad
Stephenville Crossing, NL
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Conrad Lucas announce
his passing at the Western Memorial Regional Hospital, Corner Brook on Saturday,
July 28, 2007 at the age of 59 years. He will be sadly missed by his three
brothers: Francis (Margie) of Stephenville Crossing, Billy (Barb) of Barachois
Brook, Junior of Stephenville Crossing, seven sisters: Dale (Junie) Keating,
Trudy Keating, Olivera Lucas, all of Stephenville Crossing, Norma (Johnny)
Young of Mattis Point, Delores (Raymond) LeRoux of St.George’s, Ruth
Wheelden of Indiana, Greta (Mickey) Tobin of Stephenville and a large circle
of relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his parents, James and Annie
Lucas, sisters, Geraldine and Pauline. Visitation took place at Russell’s
Funeral Home, Station Road, Stephenville Crossing on Sunday from 2-4 and 2-9
p.m. Funeral service took place on Monday July 30th at 11:00 a.m. at Assumption
Parish, Stephenville Crossing with Interment in the Roman Catholic Cemetary,
Brook Street, Stephenville Crossing. As expressions of sympathy, donations
to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be greatly appreciated.

Tuesday, July 31, 2007

DEATHS

BURRIDGE, Matilda Dolina
McIver’s, NL
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Matilda Burridge announce
her passing on Friday, July 27th, 2007 at Western Memorial Hospital, Corner
Brook at the age of 86 years. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories
are her eight children: Bertram, Benjamin (Doilie), Carson (Sheila), Derek
(Diane), Calvin (Judy), all of McIvers, Warrick (Beverly), Kitchener, Ontario,
Marion Burridge, Mt. Pearl and Joan Delaney (Maurice), Cox’s Cove; 18
grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren; one surviving brother: Dawson Cain
Lovell (Iris), McIver’s; one surviving sister: Gladys Park , McIver’s;
sister-in-law; Margaret Lovell, McIver’s; as well as a large circle of
nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was predeceased by her parents:
Henry and Rose Lovell; husband, Bertram Burridge Sr. (1992), daughter: Verna;
sisters: Alice Park (John), Elizabeth Parsons (Joseph), Dorothy House (John);
brothers: Wallace Lovell (Phoebe) and John Lovell; daughter-in-law: Linda Burridge
and brother-in-law: George Park. Friends may visit the Epiphany Anglican church,
McIver’s beginning Sunday evening at 7:00 p.m, continuing on Monday from
where the funeral service will be held on Tuesday, July 31st at 2:00 p.m. Reverend
Joan Coles officiating. Interment to follow at the church cemetery. As expressions
of sympathy, flowers graciously accepted or donations may be made to the Epiphany
Church Memorial fund. The family guest book may be signed or a memorial donation
may be made through our website www.fillatre.ca

HUNT, John Jeremiah
Meadows, NL
October 11th, 1930 - July 29th, 2007
It is with great sadness that the family of the late John Jeremiah
Hunt announce
his sudden passing at the Western Memorial Regional Hospital on Sunday,
July 29th, 2007 at the age of 76 years. Leaving to mourn
with fond and loving memories his wife Joan Doreen; son: Wade (Leonora); grandchildren:
Brandon, Cassandra and Cory; stepdaughter: Joanne (John McGriesh); step-grandchildren:
Darrell, Johnnie and Melissa; brothers: David (Isabel), Frederick (Carolyn)
and Wayne (Patsy Davis); sisters: Betty, Joyce (Alan Wilby), Marion (Lloyd
Burton) and Gloria (Moody Wells); sisters-in-law: Joyce MacLam, Joan Hunt and
Elaine Chubbs, as well as many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
He was predeceased by his parents Frederick and Marilla, brothers Don and Ralph,
mother-in-law: Clara Ellen Reeves. Friends may visit Holy Trinity Church beginning
Wednesday afternoon from where the funeral service will be held on Thursday,
August 2nd at 2:00 PM. Donations in John’s memory may be made to the Holy Trinity
Church Building Fund, Meadows. Arrangements have been entrusted to Fillatre’s
Funeral Home, 4 St. Marks Avenue, Corner Brook. The family guest book may be
signed or a memorial donation may be made through our website www.fillatre.ca

DOWNER, Dr. Winnifred Anne
Corner Brook, Newfoundland
March 2, 1947 - July 29, 2007
Passed away peacefully at the age of 60 years, in the loving arms of her family,
Winnifred Anne Downer nee Shea on July 29, 2007 at Western Memorial Regional
Hospital. Predeceased by parents Patrick and Florence (Williams) Shea and brother
William Shea. Left to mourn with fond and loving memories Donovan, her dedicated
husband of 38 years; sons Philip (Sasha), Russell (Lucy) and daughter Adriene
(Eric) Thoms; grandsons Haydn, Henri, Timothy and Charlie; brothers Thomas
(Anita) Shea, Gus (Denise) Shea and sister Nina (Phil) Beresford; mother-in-law
Bessie Downer; sister-in-law Pauline (J.P.) Leblanc. Wynanne will also be sadly
missed by a large circle of nieces, nephews, relatives and long time friends.
The numerous organizations with which she was associated will miss her as well.
A special thanks is extended to all of her committed caregivers, including
5 South B Health Sciences Centre, the Palliative Care Unit of Western Memorial,
and Drs. Lange, Avery, Sikhakhane and Simpson. Friends may visit Fillatre’s
Funeral Home, 4 St. Mark’s Avenue on Tuesday 2-4 pm and 7-9 pm. Funeral
Mass will be held on Wednesday, August 1 at 2:00 pm at Holy Redeemer Parish
with Monsignor Edwin Gale officiating. Interment will follow at Mount Patricia
Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, donations may be made to the Dr. Winnifred
Anne Downer Memorial Fund For Literacy (any Bank of Montreal Branch) , one
of her most devoted causes, or flowers would be gratefully appreciated. The
family guest book may be signed or a memorial donation may be made through
our website www.fillatre.ca

PITTMAN, Richard George
Rocky Harbour, NL
(May 9th, 1929 - July 29th, 2007)
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Richard George
Pittman announce his sudden passing on Sunday, July 29th 2007 at
the W.M.R.Hospital in Corner Brook in his 78th year. He will be
sadly missed by his children: 4 daughters; Darlene Sparkes of Toronto, Ontario,
Mary Payne of Rocky Hr. Ethel (Muhammond Borlot) of Calgary, Alberta, and
Sharon (Tom) of Toronto, Ontario, his son Randy Pittman of Toronto, Ontario.
His 10 grandchildren, and 1 great grandchild. 2 brothers Curtis (Ethel) of
Rocky, Hr. and Raymond (Cheryl) of London, Ontario. His 2 sisters: Ula Ellsworth
of Rocky Hr. and Emma Strickland of Ontario , his special friend Hilda Decker
of Rocky Hr, his sister-in-law Enid Pittman of Rocky Hr. Also leaves to mourn
a large number of other relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his son
Herman Pittman, and his brother Freeman Pittman. The family and friends visitation
is being held at the Pentecostal Church in Rocky Hr, today Tuesday July 31st from
the hours of 2-4 and 7-9 pm and Wednesday August 1st 2007 from the
hours of 10 - 12 . Where also the funeral service will take place from on Wednesday
August 1st 2007 at 2 pm with Pastor Jamie Warren officating with
cremation to follow, and the interment to follow on Thursday August 2nd 2007
at the Salvation Army Cemetery in Rocky Hr. The Funeral arrangements are under
the direction of Parsons Funeral Home 63 North Main Street, Deer Lake, NL.
To sign the guest book or send a message of condolance please visit our web
page at www.parsonsfuneralhome.com
“Forever In Our Hearts”

Page Contributed & transcribed by: Ivy F. Benoit

Page Revised by Kevin Reddigan (Saturday November 19, 2016)

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